The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has tightened and clarified its tax refund procedures, seeking to reduce filing confusion, prevent applications from being sent to the wrong offices and give taxpayers clearer expectations on processing times.
Philippine equities may be approaching a potential re-rating as depressed valuations increasingly reflect concerns over elevated borrowing costs, peso weakness and a fragile domestic macroeconomic backdrop. With the broader market trading at roughly eight times earnings, valuations suggest investors are pricing in substantial pessimism, creating room for upside if economic conditions stabilize and confidence improves.
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