The first order of business: Local business tax and real property tax
By Ed Warren L. Balauag
As we hit the first month of the year, it is time for another round of renewal and compliance. What better way to start the year than to have a clear mind set of what needs to be accomplished.
Duterte signs law providing incentives for start-ups
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed into law a measure seeking to provide tax breaks and remove barriers to the founding of start-up companies.
DPWH lists 6 road projects as its PPP priorities
THE DPWH has identified six priority public-private partnership (PPP) projects for this year.
DPWH Undersecretary for Planning and PPP Maria Catalina E. Cabral said in...
LTFRB firm on June 2020 deadline to complete jeepney modernization
THE government is intent on completing the jeepney fleet modernization program as scheduled, after the initial stages of the project started in 2017 resulted in only 4,000 modernized jeepneys taking to the roads.
Six gov’t agencies set to move to New Clark City
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said six more government agencies are set to transfer to New Clark City (NCC) after President Rodrigo...
Welcoming 2018 with TRAIN
Lina P. Figueroa
THE TRAIN stayed on track and reached its destination in time to take effect yesterday, Jan. 1, as targeted.
Republic Act (RA) 10963, otherwise known...
Chelsea in advanced talks with foreign partners for ‘third player’ telecom bid
CHELSEA Logistics Holdings Corp. (CLC) is in “advanced” talks with foreign companies seeking to become the third entrant in the Philippine telecommunications industry.
“We’re in...
15 key infrastructure projects being readied for 2018 launch
THE GOVERNMENT expects a pickup in infrastructure activity this year, with 15 big-ticket projects already in the pre-construction stage, the Finance department said.
This adds...
TRAIN Law: Updating the Certificate of Registration
By Rosalie T. Lapuz
LIKE its fast-moving namesake, the effects of the TRAIN (Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion) Law or Republic Act. No. 10963 continue to have impact on professionals and entrepreneurs.
Russian company orders 2 tons of mangoes a week from Guimaras growers
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said a Russian company has placed an order of 2 million tons of mangoes a week with growers in Guimaras.
The Tax Amnesty Act of 2019: Welcome news for delinquent taxpayers
By Mae Grace June C. Nillama
On Feb. 14, the President signed into law Republic Act No. 11213 or the Tax Amnesty Act of 2019 (RA 11213). The law provides for estate tax amnesty and tax amnesty on delinquencies. In this article, we will zoom in on the tax amnesty on delinquencies.
Duterte signs law allowing foreign universities to offer degree programs in Philippines
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed a law allowing foreign institutions of higher education to establish commercial enterprises in the Philippines providing educational services and to collaborate with universities here.