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  September 20, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Untapped Economic Potential of the Muslim-Autonomous Region in the Philippines

  The BARMM has untapped economic potential, especially through increasing maritime trade with neighbors Indonesia and Malaysia.
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  August 18, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Philippines’ 2022 Strategic Investment Priority Plan

  The Philippines has extended and expanded the tax incentives for a variety of industries under the 2022 Strategic Investment Priority Plan.
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  August 9, 2022 by Ayman Falak Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  2023 Foreign Investment Opportunities in The Philippines

  The Philippines has been a major recipient of Chinese investment and its geostrategic position has made it a hub for many red-chip Chinese investors.
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  July 12, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in the Philippines

  For expatriate workers and their employers in the Philippines, it is essential they understand the process of obtaining a work visa and employment permit.
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  June 30, 2022 by Ayman Falak Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Philippines and South Korea to Sign Free Trade Agreement

  The Philippines and South Korea are set to sign a free trade agreement which removes tariffs on most products aims to boost bilateral trade.
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  June 14, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  New Requirements for MSME Franchise Holders in the Philippines

  The Philippines issued executive order 169 to promote a more equitable and business-friendly environment for MSME franchisees.
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  May 16, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  What a Ferdinand Marcos Jr Presidency Will Mean for Foreign Investors in Philippines

  Immediate challenges facing Marcos Jr include the Philippines’ high budget deficit, income inequality, and balancing relations between the US and China.
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  May 4, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  The Philippines’ Border Reopening: Implications for Businesses

  The Philippines tourism industry is set to benefit from ease in border restrictions as the country is now open to fully vaccinated international travelers.
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  April 4, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Philippines Central Bank to Launch Digital Currency Pilot Program

  The central bank of the Philippines will launch a pilot program for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
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  March 25, 2022 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  The Philippines Amends its Foreign Investment Act

  The Philippines has amended its Foreign Investment Act. The amendments allow foreign investors to set up and fully own local enterprises.