
World Bank: tax reforms could unlock 7.1% of GDP in fiscal gains
The Philippines could unlock fiscal gains equivalent to as much as 7.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by improving tax collection, government spending…
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The Philippines could unlock fiscal gains equivalent to as much as 7.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by improving tax collection, government spending…
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The BIR released P23.67 billion in tax refunds from January to September 2026, up 90.6 percent from the same period last year.
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Sen. Bam Aquino is calling for the suspension of fuel excise taxes and VAT as high fuel prices continue to burden drivers, commuters, farmers, fisherfolk and…
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We’re already taxing ice cream, by the way. You buy it, there’s the VAT. You import it, there are customs duties and import VAT. Ice cream has never learned…
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The DoE has triggered the process for possible petroleum excise tax relief after Dubai crude averaged $99.41 per barrel, above the $80 legal threshold.
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The Department of Finance (DOF) has proposed expanding the coverage of the country’s sweetened beverage (SB) tax to include ice cream, frozen yogurt and other…
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‘The Secretary is just waiting for the certification from the Department of Energy that the price of Dubai Crude Oil has exceeded the threshold.’
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The Department of Finance (DOF) said it is awaiting certification from the Department of Energy (DOE) that Dubai crude prices have breached the $80-per-barrel…
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The BIR clarified that qualified export-oriented enterprises may claim VAT refunds on eligible purchases and imports made while awaiting zero-rating…
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