As seen on BIR’s official Facebook – Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza met with key officials of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), led by its President, Dr. Donald L. Lim, to discuss areas for collaboration aimed at improving tax administration and advancing a more efficient, responsive, and taxpayer-centric […]

Posted on SEC’s official Facebook Page – Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairperson and Anti-Money Laundering Council member Francis Lim led the Philippine delegation at the Asia/Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering Annual Meeting, held from July 27 to 31 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. During the meeting, Chairperson Lim participated in discussions on […]

As seen on SEC’s official Facebook- The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) informs the public that, in its meeting held on 13 August 2026, the Commission En Banc resolved to expose for public comment the draft Memorandum Circular on the Proposed SEC Rules on Market Making. The proposed rules seek to establish a regulatory framework […]

Seen on SEC’s official Facebook – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) formalized a stronger institutional partnership through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on July 31, demonstrating their commitment to strengthen regulatory coordination, simplify compliance processes, and enhance the delivery of public services. The MOU […]

Tan Hassani and Counsel recently contributed to ICLG, International Comparative Legal Guides on Technology Sourcing Laws and Regulations 2026, this covers procurement processes, dispute resolution procedures, IP rights, and more – in 19 jurisdictions. The International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) series of reference publications are co-created by publishers Global Legal Group (GLG) and a multinational […]

As seen on SEC’s official Facebook – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued guidelines that allow paperless filing for specific amendment applications through the Electronic Application for Modification of Entity Data (eAMEND) to streamline amendment processes. The Commission on July 17 issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 21, Series of 2026, which provides for […]

SEC released an official statement onThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) informs the public that changes will be implemented in the layout and format of the Plain and Certified True Copy (CTC) watermark appearing on physical copies of SEC documents issued by the Commission. As part of the Commission’s ongoing digital transformation initiatives, the watermark […]

As seen on SEC’s official Facebook Page – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted the latest financial reporting pronouncements to keep the country’s financial reporting framework aligned with evolving accounting and sustainability reporting requirements. The Commission on July 23 issued SEC Memorandum Circular No. 22, Series of 2026, adopting the new and amended […]

Seen on BIR’s official Facebook page – Last July 9 at the GovMedia Conference & Awards 2026 in Singapore, BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza shared how the Bureau’s taxpayer-centric approach to digital innovation is making tax compliance simpler, more accessible, and easier to understand. As the Philippines’ sole panel speaker during the session, “When […]