More Filipinos are using digital platforms to file and pay taxes as they seek to formalize their income, although many remain financially vulnerable despite joining the formal economy, according to Taxumo's 2026 State of Online Taxation Report.
Finance Secretary Frederick Go said the government is rolling out “big, bold reforms” meant to make the Philippines easier to visit, easier to do business in, and more attractive for long-term investment.
First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP), the Lopez-led economic zone in Batangas, and 17 of its locators were honored by the Tanauan City government for being among the city’s top taxpayers in 2024, with their combined contributions exceeding P1 billion.
From gig economy freelancers to online sellers and micro-entrepreneurs, the Philippines’ digital workforce is rapidly reshaping how Filipinos earn—and how they pay taxes.