Economy
PCC clears Japanese firm’s Cebu Landmasters deal
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the entry of Singapore-based NTT UD Asia Pte. Ltd. into Cebu Landmasters Inc.’s Luzon expansion vehicle, clearing the way for the foreign developer to acquire a 40-percent stake in CLI Luzon.
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.
