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As a result of the election of President Rodrigo Duterte in mid-2016, decentralisation and rural development have been put in the spotlight for the national agenda. Prospective investors, government planners and citizens are increasingly encouraged to look at provincial sites as destinations for investment, development and migration. The three fastest-growing regions outside of Metro Manila in...

This chapter contains hotel listings for business and leisure travellers, useful contact information for government ministries, phone numbers for business associations and other institutions, as well as helpful tips for new arrivals to the country.

This chapter examines the Philippines’ legal system, focusing on rules and regulations revised in 2016, new directives that affect investors, procurement and other key areas.

It also features an interview with Sylvette Tankiang, Senior Partner, V&A Law.

This chapter examines the Philippines’ tax regime, focusing on the territorial system for foreign companies and individuals, financial reporting framework, special economic zone tax benefits and other key areas.

It also features an interview with Marivic Españo, Chairperson and CEO, P&A Grant Thornton.

The Philippines has embarked on education reforms that it considers crucial to its economic development, bringing its school system into line with international standards and seeking to open up its higher education sector to more people, while supporting research and development activities that will raise its academic profile and bring lasting benefits to the country. The government had to...