With the elections taking place in 2016 for everything from local councillor to president of the republic, Philippine politics is set to undergo some far-reaching changes. Whatever the outcome of the balloting, one thing has long been certain: 2016 will mark the end of President Benigno Aquino III’s period in office. Many will miss his...
In 1986, millions of our people gathered on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) – our capital city’s most prominent avenue – and other cities throughout the nation to overthrow a dictator, who had for too long subjected our country to his tyranny and oppression. People armed only with rosaries, good intentions and belief in their countrymen...
This chapter contains facts for visitors, a list of recommended hotels, and a numbers listing for chambers of commerce, government offices, foreign missions and other important contacts. It also highlights suggested destinations throughout the archipelago for travelers to consider when visiting the Philippines.
This chapter gives a breakdown of the tax environment in the Philippines, examining new developments that include separate tax regimes offered in special economic zones, regulations governing transfer pricing and bookkeeping requirements. It also contains an interview with Marivic Españo, Chairperson and CEO, P&A Grant Thornton.
This chapter explores the legal framework of the Philippines, focusing on new legislation for foreign banks, legal procedures for mergers and acquisitions, and rules on data privacy and anti-money laundering, among other recent developments. It also contains an interview with Rafael A Morales, Managing Partner, SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan.
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