Immediate challenges facing Marcos Jr include the Philippines’ high budget deficit, income inequality, and balancing relations between the US and China.
The Philippines tourism industry is set to benefit from ease in border restrictions as the country is now open to fully vaccinated international travelers.
The central bank of the Philippines will launch a pilot program for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
The Philippines has amended its Foreign Investment Act. The amendments allow foreign investors to set up and fully own local enterprises.
GrowSari will receive US$45 million from KKR, a leading US investment firm. KKR’s investment will support GrowSari’s expansion across the Philippines.
The Philippines Senate has passed the final reading of Bill 2094, which amends the Public Service Act by enabling the 100 percent foreign ownership of public services.
The Philippines has approved the final amendments to the Retail Trade Liberalization Act, which aims to ease foreign investments in the retail sector.
The Philippines has issued a value-added tax (VAT) exemption for registered exporters on their local purchases of goods and services
In November 2021, the Philippines Economic Zone Authority introduced a new work visa for foreigners who are sponsored to work in the Philippines by companies registered with PEZA.
The Philippines has issued two new online systems for business registration and tax incentive applications.