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Tax expert lists 10 reforms to fight corruption & attract investment
Global tax policy expert Mon Abrea is pushing for a sweeping set of reforms that treat tax policy not just as a revenue tool,...
Govt guarantees CARS dues to carmakers despite budget veto
The government has assured car manufacturers and parts makers that incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program will continue to be honored,...
The Loida Lewis Podcast takes a hard look at PH flood funds
Why does flooding remain a tragic constant across the Philippines despite billions allocated each year for flood-control projects? That question anchors Season 4, Episode 12...
Filipino expert reimagines tax policy for a sustainable global economy
In 2025, Mon Abrea emerged as a key Filipino voice in global discussions on tax policy, investment governance, and sustainability — fields increasingly central...
DFA moves to cut diplomatic protocol red tape across agencies
The Department of Foreign Affairs has launched a coordinated push to modernize and streamline diplomatic protocol services, convening an Inter-Agency Conference on Protocol with...
Mining IRR seen to unlock new capital, boost govt revenues
The government is banking on stronger capital inflows into large-scale metallic mining following the issuance of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic...
DOF pushes fiscal efficiency to draw developers into socialized housing
A proposed joint memorandum seeking to streamline fiscal and tax processes for housing development is expected to accelerate private investment in socialized and economic...
DOF freezes BIR audits, backs Senate probe to curb LOA abuse
The Department of Finance (DOF) has signaled a major reset in how tax audits are conducted, pledging full cooperation in the Senate’s investigation into...
DOF commits to LOA probe, taxpayer reforms
Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go pledged the Department of Finance’s (DOF) full cooperation in the Senate’s investigation of Bureau of Internal Revenue-issued Letters of...
Business, Labor call for VAT-free power to cut PH’s investor pain point
Business and labor groups are calling for the removal of value-added tax (VAT) on electricity sales, warning that the Philippines’ persistently high power rates...