Legarda pushes gender-based price discrimination ban
Senator Loren Legarda’s proposed Anti-Pink Tax Act seeks to eliminate gender-based price discrimination in the Philippines by prohibiting higher prices for…
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Higher sugar tax threatens beverage output
Discover how the proposed 233% sugar tax hike in the Philippines could impact beverage production, sugar farmers, and small retailers, as stakeholders call for…
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Stakeholders seek balanced approach regarding sugar tax hike
Asian Consulting Group chief tax advisor, Mon Abrea cautioned that raising tax rates would not necessarily result in a proportional increase in government…
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Stakeholders seek balanced approach to sugar tax hike
Stakeholders urge the government to adopt an evidence-based approach to the proposed sugar tax hike, highlighting its potential impact on consumer prices,…
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BIR collections jump 10.93% to P203.58B in September
The BIR reported P203.581 billion in gross revenue collections in September 2026, a 10.93 percent annual increase, citing taxpayer assistance programs,…
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Isabela VM demands tobacco tax funds audit
Reina Mercedes Vice Mayor Harold Respicio has urged national officials to investigate alleged irregularities in infrastructure projects funded by tobacco…
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Likely tax law breach bugs trial
The Senate impeachment court removed the original livestream of Day 37 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial after the identities of Bureau of…
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Marian Rivera gets nod for doing civic duty
The plaque presented to the Kapuso star cited her as one of RDO No. 41-Mandaluyong City’s top taxpayers and acknowledged her contribution to the district’s…
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Trump moves to cut diesel costs with order on tax-free fuel
President Trump signs an executive order allowing tax-free red-dyed diesel on public roads, aiming to ease surging fuel costs ahead of midterm elections. Learn…
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BIR updates tax refund, credit claim rules
The BIR has revised procedures for tax credit and refund claims, clarifying filing requirements, responsible offices and processing timelines for taxpayers…
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Crisis at autopilot
When leaders declare an emergency, they borrow the trust of the public, which accepts extra powers on the understanding that they will be used.
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BIR updates tax refund, credit claim rules
The changes cover claims for excess or unutilized creditable withholding taxes (CWT), as well as taxes erroneously or illegally received or collected and…
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Australian tax case respondent netted
A 36-year-old Australian national wanted over an alleged tax violation was arrested at NAIA after immigration and police authorities verified an outstanding…
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Philippines, Singapore conclude tax treaty talks
The Philippines and Singapore have concluded negotiations to modernize their nearly five-decade-old tax treaty, aiming to clarify cross-border tax rules,…
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A very taxing reality
An opinion piece examines Filipinos’ concerns over real estate taxes, citing the risks of unpaid property taxes, burdensome payment processes and flooding,…
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BIR updates eBIRForms for micro taxpayer relief
The BIR updated its Offline eBIRForms Package to help qualified micro taxpayers apply for the One-Time Abatement Program, allowing eligible taxpayers with…
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Philippines climbs to 57th in global tourism index
The Global Tourism Business Association is proposing a uniform P500 Philippine travel tax, exemptions for seniors, persons with disabilities and students, and…
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