Gov’t has measures to ease impact of global oil prices, says DOF

The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law allows the suspension of fuel excise tax increases but only under specific conditions, the Department of Finance (DOF) said as it…

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TRAIN not to blame for inflation

A spike in rice prices because of alleged lack of supply, a weak peso, rising oil prices abroad, better tax compliance of local cigarettes, and growing consumer demand accounted for…

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More private sector groups support corporate tax reform

At least a half-dozen big business and civil society organizations have expressed their support for the proposed reforms in the corporate tax system and the modernization of investment incentives as…

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Dominguez seeks congressional OK of 2nd tax reform package

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has called on lawmakers to proceed with approving the Duterte administration’s proposed reforms on corporate taxation and the modernization of investment incentives as he allayed…

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Inflation manageable with TRAIN, says DOF chief economist

The moderate rise in inflation is only “temporary” and remains manageable under a robust economy even with the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, which…

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Suspending TRAIN will derail infra, social protection programs—DOF

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has cautioned against calls to suspend the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law as such a move would derail the…

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DOF asserts legality of TRAIN Package 2

Finance Assistant Secretary Paola Alvarez has asserted the legality of Package 2 of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act (TRAIN), claiming that there are no vested rights in…

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