As global trade continues to expand, the Philippine government is streamlining administrative processes to enhance its business environment.In April 2026, the B···
Data：2026-05-25
If your business in the Philippines involves importing, distributing, or selling food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, children’s toys, or medical devic···
Data：2025-12-26
Good news! On March 24, 2025, the Philippine government officially signed Republic Act No. 12079, launching a VAT refund system for foreign tourists. This means···
Data：2025-12-26
The Philippine ICC (Import Commodity Clearance) certification is a mandatory certification system implemented by the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) under the···
Data：2025-12-26
Recently, due to changes in external trade policies, many companies have started reassessing their overseas market strategies. The Philippines, thanks to its ge···
Data：2025-12-26
For businesses operating Halal food in the Philippines, holding legally recognized certification and the national Halal mark directly affects whether products c···
Data：2025-12-26
Over the past six months, the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) has experienced significant turbulence. From corruption scandals in flood-contro···
Data：2025-12-26
Since the Bureau of Immigration canceled the one-time 6-month renewable visa policy in April last year, visa renewals have become more troublesome. Now, each re···
Data：2025-12-26
Recently, we’ve received many inquiries from clients in manufacturing, real estate, and energy:“When starting a project in the Philippines, do we need an ECC?···
Data：2025-12-26
As the year draws to a close, Philippine businesses and individual taxpayers should take note of two important announcements recently issued by the Bureau of In···
Data：2025-12-26
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