The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has welcomed the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) move to lift the suspension on tax enforcement activities and roll out a modernized audit framework, calling the reforms a major step toward a more transparent, predictable, and fair tax system.
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.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is rebooting its audit regime, promising fewer surprises and more predictability for taxpayers as field audits officially resume.
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.
Support for reforms initiated by the Department of Finance at the Bureau of Internal Revenue is gaining momentum, with leading business groups hailing the measures as a confidence boost for investors and a reset for tax administration.
The Philippine Competition Commission has warned rice importers against sharing sensitive trade information as it monitors compliance with the government’s temporary rice price cap, stressing that businesses must make independent market decisions to preserve fair competition.
Upson International Corp. improved retail productivity in 2025 despite ending the year with fewer stores, as stronger same-store sales and higher margins offset a network rationalization strategy, company president and chief executive officer Arlene Louisa Sy said.
Filinvest Land, Inc. said its mall business continued to strengthen in the first quarter, with leasing revenues climbing 17 percent year-on-year to P744 million as higher tenant occupancy and stronger consumer traffic boosted recurring income.
The Philippines is drawing renewed investment interest from Chinese companies involved in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, manufacturing and telecommunications infrastructure, according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque.