With the implementation of the value-added tax law on digital services, Netflix will raise the cost of its membership plans in the Philippines on June 1. Read more »
Foreign tourists in the Philippines can now enjoy tax-free shopping, thanks to the newly signed implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the VAT Refund for Non-Resident Tourists program. Read more »
Starting June 1, 2025, Steam will begin applying a 12% value-added tax (VAT) to purchases made by Filipino users. Read more »
The recent approval of a PHP200 across-the-board daily wage increase for private sector workers by the House Committee on Labor and Employment has sparked a heated debate. Read more »
The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) stated that using low-quality maintenance medications and supplements could interfere with the treatment of heart disease. Read more »
In a significant move for the digital economy, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Digital Services. This law applies to overseas e-commerce firms and popular streaming platforms. Read more »
