The Asian Consulting Group (ACG), led by Global Tax Policy Expert and Chief Tax Advisor Mon Abrea, CPA, MBA, MPA, has officially launched the US-Canada leg of the 2025 International Tax and Investment Roadshow, starting in Washington, DC.
According to an ACG news release, the first stop featured the Philippine Investment Forum 2025, organized by the US-Philippines Society and hosted by the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC. The event brought together US companies, foreign chambers, investors, and Filipino-American leaders in a robust discussion on the Philippines’ economic and policy outlook.
Ambassador Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez welcomed Abrea and expressed his support for ACG’s continuing advocacy for smart, predictable, and globally aligned tax reforms. PTIC Commercial Attaché Kenneth Yap also helped convene top industry players, underscoring the strong global interest in the Philippines as an investment hub.
Investors such as Koloma and Equinix shared why they continue to expand operations in the Philippines—citing the country’s world-class talent, strategic location, and rapidly growing digital and renewable energy ecosystem.
In his presentation, Abrea outlined strategic tax reform proposals designed to strengthen investor confidence, improve the ease of doing business, and promote fiscal stability:
CREATE MORE – Establishing a Risk-Based Electronic Audit System and VAT Refund Center for Registered Business Enterprises (RBEs)
DOF Priority Measures – Implementing the Global Minimum Tax, SUP Tax, and General Tax Amnesty
Evidence-Based Reforms – Raising the income tax exemption to ₱400,000–₱500,000, reducing VAT to 10%, expanding e-invoicing, and enforcing risk-based audits that target corruption, not compliant taxpayers
Abrea emphasized that sustainable reforms—not populist tax holidays or VAT abolition—will ensure competitiveness and fairness in the long term. “President Marcos’ directive to stop auditing compliant companies and review the tax system shows that our reform proposals are being heard,” he said.
He also presented his latest book, Reimagining the World Without Climate Change, the sequel to Reimagining the World Without Corruption, which is now displayed at the U.S. Library of Congress. The book underscores ACG’s continuing advocacy for good governance, sustainability, and responsible investing.
Following a successful week in DC, ACG’s roadshow continues across San Francisco (Nov 5), Los Angeles (Nov 6), and Ottawa, Canada (Nov 13) to engage more investors and policy leaders.
“The message is clear: The Philippines is ready for global investors — and ready for genuine reform,” said Abrea. “Our goal is to make the Philippines a globally competitive and corruption-free investment destination.”
ACG is among the most trusted tax advisory firms in the Philippines, providing tax strategy, compliance, and policy advisory services to multinational corporations, foreign investors, and government institutions. With a strong presence in Asia and an expanding global network, ACG continues to bridge the gap between international investors and the dynamic Philippine market.
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