DOF to BIR: Check excise tax payments of beverage makers

The Department of Finance (DOF) has directed the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to determine whether beverage manufacturers are paying the correct amount and type of tax as mandated under…

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PRRD econ team takes decisive steps vs inflation in 2018

President Duterte's economic team undertook prompt and decisive measures to rein in inflation in 2018, resulting in a marked slowdown that experts say could lead to the domestic economy picking…

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Over 1,000 entrepreneurs take part in ‘Sulong’ regional forums

More than 1,000 entrepreneurs, mostly representing small and medium enterprises (SMEs), were consulted by the government on how the government can sustain the economy’s high growth and make it more…

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Duterte admin delivers on 1st ‘Sulong’ recommendations

CLARK FREEPORT—The Duterte administration has delivered on several key recommendations two years ago by the private sector to help the government supercharge the economy and fulfill its goal of inclusive…

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Last leg of ‘Sulong’ 2018 SME workshops to be held in Clark, Davao

‘Sulong Pilipinas,’ the annual consultative forum held by the Duterte administration with the private sector, will focus on tax reform and the ‘Build, Build, Build’ infrastructure program this year, with…

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Dominguez thanks Senate for passing its TRAIN version

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said the government is now one big step closer to reforming the country's tax system for the first time in over two decades--and providing a…

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