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  December 20, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Understanding the 13th Month Pay and Christmas Bonuses in the Philippines

  Confusion over how the 13th month pay and Christmas bonuses differ in the Philippines is common. We look at the differences between the two types of bonus payments, how they are taxed, and who is eligible.
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  December 9, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Philippines and China Sign Six Agreements

  On October 24, 2019, the Philippines and China signed six bilateral agreements covering infrastructure, trade, communications, and customs. Read on to learn more.
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  November 1, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  The Philippines’ Foreign Investment Act: Amendments May Attract FDI from SMEs

  Learn more about the amended provisions of the Foreign Investments Act (FIA) of 1991, aimed to attract greater foreign investment into the country.
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  October 3, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  New Tax Cuts, Incentives in the Philippines under CITIRA

  New tax cuts and incentives in the Philippines are available under the Corporate Income Tax and Incentives Rationalization Act (CITIRA). Read on to see if the corporate tax reform benefits your business.
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  October 3, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Corporate Taxes in the Philippines

  In the Philippines, all companies – domestic or foreign – are liable to pay corporate income tax (CIT). The tax liability for a corporation is determined by its residency status and is based on the net income it obtains. Read more in our latest article.
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  April 19, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  German FDI in ASEAN Part IV: The Philippines and Singapore

  ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for European investors. Read more about Germany’s investments in the Philippines and Singapore in the fourth part of our five-part article on German FDI in ASEAN.
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  January 31, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  The Philippines’ Federal Shift and What it Means for Business

  The Philippines is moving towards a federal constitution. Read our latest article to know what it means for business.
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  December 14, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Philippines’ Investment Outlook for 2019

  With an average growth rate of 6.3 percent over the past five years, the Philippines is now among the fastest growing economies in Asia. Read more about the Philippines’ latest FDI trends and outlook for 2019 in our latest article.
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  July 13, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Labor Market Trends in the Philippines

  With a highly skilled and productive workforce, along with a robust supply of business process outsourcing services, and sound economic fundamentals, Philippines has become one of the most attractive destinations for businesses expanding to Southeast Asia. Read more in our latest article.
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  May 30, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  The Philippines’ FTA with the European Free Trade Association Enters into Force in June

  The Philippines’ FTA with the European Free Trade Association, which will come into force on June 1, 2018 for the Philippines and Switzerland, will significantly benefit businesses exporting goods from the Philippines to the EFTA member states. Read more in our latest article.