Tax

4 Aug 2026

8:31AM

Foreign chambers back Marcos reforms but seek predictable taxes, cheaper power

The Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) urged President Marcos to prioritize the implementation of existing tax measures and ensure any new fiscal policies do not undermine competitiveness following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address.

27 Jul 2026

5:12PM

Marcos seeks income tax exemption for workers earning up to P350,000

During his State of the Nation Address on Monday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Congress to pass a tax relief package that would exempt workers earning up to P350,000 a year from income tax.

16 Jul 2024

2:18PM

No More Extensions: Withholding taxes for online sellers now effective

By: Miguel R. Camus

Updated taxes for online sellers and e-commerce companies such as Lazada and Shopee took effect this week after an earlier 90-day extension.

21 Apr 2024

10:21AM

Recto Gains ADB Support for Digital Tax Reform Amid E-Commerce Surge

In a boost to efforts to enhance tax collection efficiency, Philippine Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has successfully secured support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for digitalization initiatives.

17 Apr 2024

8:09AM

World Bank Backs Philippines in Tax Digitalization Drive — DOF

Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has successfully garnered support from the World Bank during the WB-IMF Spring Meetings for the digitalization of tax administration in the Philippines, the Finance department said on Wednesday.