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 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 […]

As seen on SEC’s Official Facebook page – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued rules on the creation of Umbrella Funds, expanding the structuring options for investment companies in a bid to provide greater operational flexibility and administrative efficiency for fund managers and increase portfolio diversification options for investors. The Commission on April […]

As seen on SEC’s Official Facebook – Senior officials convened in Boracay, Philippines for the 44th ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) Chairs’ Meeting. The discussions provided strategic guidance and approved key policy initiatives elevated by the ACMF Deputies, reinforcing efforts to build a deeper, more liquid, and integrated ASEAN capital market while recognizing the varying […]

As seen on SEC’s official Facebook – 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairperson Francis Lim highlighted governance reforms aimed at strengthening investor confidence and supporting the market’s 2026 bull case during the BusinessWorld Insights forum, “The Bull Case for 2026: Value, Yield, and the Governance Dividend,” held on 23 February 2026. “As we […]