Philippines: Tax Updates October 2021 (SyCipLaw Tax Issues and Practical Solutions (T.I.P.S.) Vol. 13)

SyCipLaw’s Tax Department prepared a TIPS bulletin for the month of October. The briefing was prepared by SyCipLaw Tax Department lawyers headed by Carina C. Laforteza.

Philippines: Tax Issues and Practical Solutions (T.I.P.S.) International Edition Vol. 3

SyCipLaw’s Tax Department prepared an International TIPS bulletin for the month of September. The briefing was prepared by SyCipLaw Tax Department lawyers headed by Carina C. Laforteza.

Philippines: Amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act

The Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) has been further amended by Republic Act No. 11521 (R.A. 11521). R.A. 11521 adds two new covered persons who are now required to report covered and suspicious transactions to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC).

Philippines: Legislation in the Pipeline: Can Local Authorities Regulate the “Internet”?

An increasing number of Filipinos are opting to do their transactions online, as well as turning to Internet-based content for entertainment. With this, Philippine authorities are inevitably focusing their regulatory gaze on the electronic commerce (eCommerce) industry and streaming services.

Philippines: PCC Implementing Rules on Transaction Value Threshold for the Exemption from Compulsory Notification

SyCipLaw’s Competition and Anti-trust practice group has prepared a briefing on the implementation of Section 4(eee) of Bayanihan 2 on the transaction value threshold for the exemption from compulsory notification.