As seen on SEC’s official Facebook – The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF), currently chaired by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Philippines, is exploring closer collaboration with Central Asian regulators through the CAREC Capital Markets Development Forum (CMDF) to strengthen regional capital market connectivity and expand ASEAN’s engagement with emerging markets beyond Southeast Asia. […]

As seen on BIR’s official Facebook Page – The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) launched the Taxpayer Portal (TP Portal) for taxpayers registered under the Large Taxpayers Service (LTS) on May 26, 2026, at the BIR National Office in Quezon City. The TP Portal is a secure, centralized digital […]

As seen on SEC’s Official Facebook – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) highlighted the importance of submitting credible and transparent sustainability disclosures among corporations to boost investor confidence and ensure business continuity during the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit 2026 held in Cebu. Organized by the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) in partnership with the European Chamber […]

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza met with H.E. Dr. Asima Rabbani, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Republic of the Philippines, through the endorsement of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office of Protocol, to discuss areas of cooperation between the two countries on diplomatic tax exemptions, […]

As seen on SEC’s official Facebook – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in partnership with UNICEF Philippines, is pleased to invite your company to the first session of the capacity-building training series titled “Integrating Children’s Rights in Corporate Governance, Sustainability, and Investments.” The session will discuss how businesses can better consider children’s rights in […]

As seen on BIR’s official Facebook – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), together with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), conducted a joint inspection today, 14 May 2026, in Muntinlupa City to strengthen monitoring and ensure compliance with VAT exemption policies for medicines and health products. The activity […]

As seen on SEC’s official Facebook- The Securities and Exchange Commission has further extended the temporary use of the 2020 General Information Sheet (GIS) Form for filing through eFAST until 30 June 2026. DOWNLOAD HERE -> https://www.sec.gov.ph/reportorial-requirements/corporations-with-primary-licenses/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQGGF1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJXNmF1RHZWZzNIcHdxZUtVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjQHNS9q-LT5GigvNTVp4fT0jGj7ZuRgnK0c_Iz5zsPgkr4b9rkTGFX8R9L7_aem_9THSqTh_VNY5yGCEgrxnJg#gsc.tab=0 Corporations may continue to use the 2020 GIS Form during this extended period whi

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 38-2026, prescribing the issuance and mandatory posting of the BIR Registration Seal Badge for taxpayers engaged in online business activities. The Circular covers digital economic participants, including online sellers, freelancers, professionals, vloggers, influencers, and other individuals earning income through digital platforms. It […]