Economy
BIR fast-tracks incentives with dedicated RBE tax service
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has launched a dedicated service for Registered Business Enterprises (RBE), a move aimed at translating the CREATE MORE Act’s incentives from policy into day-to-day practice.
BIR resets audits with tighter, fairer rules
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is rebooting its audit regime, promising fewer surprises and more predictability for taxpayers as field audits officially resume.
Philippines pushes action-first ASEAN business agenda
The Philippines is steering the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN–BAC) toward an action-first agenda, vowing to turn long-standing regional ambitions into measurable outcomes as it assumes the council’s chairship in 2026.
PEZA fast-tracks digital permits, visas, customs links
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is accelerating the rollout of digital permits, visa processing, and customs integration, translating the Marcos administration’s “Big Bold Reforms” agenda into concrete, on-the-ground improvements for investors.
Philippine brands eye wider shelf space in New Zealand
The Philippines is ramping up efforts to bring more locally made products into New Zealand’s mainstream supermarket aisles, as demand for Asian food and flavors continues to broaden beyond migrant communities.
