Rappler's latest stories on tax reform Philippines
Senate committee to probe new threat vs BPO sector
This comes after a Malacañang veto effectively raised the cost of doing business in the Philippines, says Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV
With carbon pricing, Train Law can help reduce pollution
Historically, when we burn coal or use petroleum products, we generally do not pay for the actual price of the carbon emissions brought about by these fossil fuels
BSP maintains interest rates, raises inflation forecast for 2018, 2019
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas sees inflation hitting 4.3% in 2018, and 3.5% in 2019
Tax reform law seen to put brakes on PH's auto sales growth in 2018
With most mass market vehicles costing more because of the tax reform law, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Incorporated (CAMPI) projects flat growth in sales this 2018
DOE to gas stations: Don't take advantage of tax reform law
Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi warns that the government would cancel the certificate of compliance (COC) of violators
ING Bank expects another 1% rise in 2018 inflation amid tax reform
The movement of prices of basic goods and services in the Philippines is seen to move faster this year than last year, due to the newly-implemented tax reform package
Higher electricity bills likely starting February due to tax reform
Meralco, the country's largest power distributor, estimates an additional charge of 8 centavos per kilowatt hour (kWh)
EXPLAINER: How the tax reform law affects Filipino consumers
Payroll managers start adjusting their systems to reflect the new withholding tax rates. Supermarkets, oil retailers, convenience stores, and even sidewalk vendors begin updating their price lists.
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Filipinos to welcome 2018 with new withholding tax rates
Come Monday, January 1, employees earning P685 per day or P20,833 per month will be exempt from withholding tax
300,000 urge Senate to dissolve proposed tax on sugary drinks
Sari-store owners sign a petition opposing the proposed P10 per liter price increase
Mining stocks fall as Senate approves nearly 3,000% coal tax hike
Isidro Consunji, chairman of Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, says it would be 'discriminatory' if coal is singled out
Diokno not alarmed over funding for Build, Build, Build
Some economists are concerned that less revenues from the proposed tax reform package could jeopardize the Duterte administration's P8-trillion infrastructure program
How will the proposed tax reform package affect Filipinos?
Take a look at how the Duterte administration s proposed tax reform package will affect your take home pay and the prices of commodities
Without efficient public transport, higher auto taxes 'unfair'
It s not going to be fair to the commuting public that we don t have that efficient transport system and yet we are shelling out big amounts in order to buy private vehicles says the Automobile Association of the Philippines
Will tax reform really hurt the poor?
With the vast popularity of the President there’s no politically better time to push for a contentious tax reform bill
Tax reform may determine peso's long-term fate – expert
A risk consultant says tax reform is urgently needed to generate revenue for increased spending while the country waits for major infrastructure projects
Inflation hits 2.7% in January
Prices rise at a faster rate than at any point last year due to increases in oil transport housing and utilities according to NEDA
DOF tax reform proposal ‘anti-poor’ – lawmakers
Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez also calls out the DOF for failing to include specific proposals to make tax collection more efficient
Gov’t eyes higher taxes for 'ultra-rich' earning over P5M a year
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III says those earning less than P3 million a year will enjoy a tax break
Purisima: Enough fiscal space for more infra, social services spending
The outgoing finance chief expresses confidence in the incoming economic team whose members he says have the experience and expertise to navigate a fiscally sustainable path in today s lending environment
DOF bares tax reform proposals to incoming chief Dominguez
The proposals of the outgoing DOF leadership include a one time tax amnesty program – excluding pending tax cases to generate widespread support
Improving efficiency in infra key to PH growth – economist
An IMF economist says the Philippines could see significant growth if it ensures better public investment efficiency
Steve Forbes: PH needs tax reform to sustain economic stability
The media mogul behind Forbes Media says the growth in the Philippines will be sustainable should it continue to make reforms
