The Republic of the Philippines reaches from Taiwan in the north to Indonesia in the south. It is the fourth-largest country in South-east Asia after Indonesia, Myanmar and Thailand. Bordered by the South China Sea – also known locally as the West Philippine Sea – in the west and the Sulu and Celebes seas in the south, the Philippines is home to some 175 ethnolinguistic groups across thousands...
This chapter contains selected listings of some of the country’s top hotels across a range of its regions, as well as contact details for a range of different embassies, ministries, prominent organisations and other important bodies. In addition, it contains a guide of helpful tips for both leisure travellers and business visitors operating in a professional environment. The chapter also...
This chapter examines the legal system of the Philippines, including recent reforms that have been passed into law and their impact on the business community. The chapter covers amendments to: The New Central Bank Act; The Philippine Deposit Insurance Act; The Anti-Money Laundering Act. In addition, it provides an overview of the newly implemented Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational...
This chapter examines the tax system of the Philippines, focusing primarily on those stemming from AmBisyon Natin 2040. This includes: The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion bill; The Tax Reform for Attracting Better and High-Quality Opportunities bill; the Green Jobs Act; The Tax Amnesties Act; and The Tax Amnesty of Delinquencies. This chapter also outlines which processes can now be...
Educational attainment in the Philippines was falling at the beginning of the 21st century, marked by declining enrolment and literacy rates, as well as persistent underfunding. In response, successive governments have worked to overhaul the education system and increase expenditure, taking measures to keep more children in school, raise the quality of tertiary education, enhance the education...
The health sector in the Philippines is undergoing a period of development and reform. The long-awaited move to universal health care (UHC) is now within sight, with the government focused on improving the delivery of public health care and encouraging investment in the sector. While the health system is currently tackling multiple burdens and is limited by human resource constraints, the...
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