Fuel prices finally roll back on September 29 after weeks of hikes
The price cuts are welcome news for motorists, alongside the renewed suspension of excise taxes on LPG and kerosene
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Philippines should fix tax gaps and procurement, not raise tax rates – WB
Procurement reforms alone – such as bundling demand and placing orders in bulk – could save the government up to P435 billion annually
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[Ask the Tax Whiz] Pandora’s box: Can PH turn corruption into an economic turning point?
Mr. President, you opened Pandora’s box. The test of your legacy is whether the government you leave behind can hold the powerful accountable.
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[Ask the Tax Whiz] Why is the BIR auditing your business?
What should I do if an audit notice arrives—and will ‘settling’ with the examiner prevent another audit?
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Marcos suspends excise taxes on LPG, kerosene anew
The tax relief does not extend to gasoline and diesel, as Finance Secretary Frederick Go says this would ‘not be progressive’ because higher-income consumers who use more of the two fuels would capture more of the benefit
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Marcos pushes tax cuts, lower power bills as inflation strains economy
(1st UPDATE) In his fifth SONA, the President seeks quick, consumer-facing wins by pushing to raise the annual personal income tax exemption threshold to cover more middle-income Filipinos and end system loss charges on electricity bills
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[Vantage Point] System loss: The electricity consumers pay for but never receive
Behind that popular declaration lies a complicated regulatory system that has protected distribution utilities from costs that most businesses would normally be expected to manage
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[In This Economy] The populist economics of SONA 2026
This year’s SONA seems to be a bit more polished and better crafted—in form, at least. In terms of substance, though, it’s terribly populist.
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[Ask the Tax Whiz] What do the proposed tax reforms in Marcos’ 2026 SONA mean for you?
Government should recover revenues lost in tax reforms by plugging tax evasion and running after those with unexplained wealth
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Maharlika Fund: A top taxpayer with billions barely invested
Three years after its creation, the overwhelming majority of Maharlika’s capital still sits in banks collecting interest, though the sovereign wealth fund has cautiously started investing in ports, power, and mining
