EDC lauds DOF and BIR deferment of 12% VAT on indirect exports

EDC lauds the Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on deferring the implementation of Revenue Regulation (RR) no. 9-2021, which levies 12% VAT on indirect exports pending issuance of an amendatory regulation. BIR will provide the transition process for those who already paid the 12% VAT while the RR was in effect from June 27 to July 21, 2021.

DOF and BIR granted the petition of the grappling MSMEs passionately echoed by Albay Rep. Joey Salceda during the Committee Briefing on Ways and Means on July 21, 2021. The solon added that we are not yet over the pandemic hence suggested it is best deferred as a way of support to the sector.
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EDC and SCMAP endorse the postponement of Manila North Harbor’s proposed rate increase

The Export Development Council’s (EDC) Networking Committee on Transport and Logistics (NCTL) and the Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP) recommended the postponement of the proposed rate increases of the Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. (MNHPI).

MNHPI presented their petition for a 15.33% upward adjustment in cargo handling tariff and passenger terminal fee at the North Port at a virtual public hearing dated 02 July 2021. Continue reading EDC and SCMAP endorse the postponement of Manila North Harbor’s proposed rate increase

Reengineering Manual towards efficient Philippine government public service launched

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) virtually launched the Reengineering Manual towards Efficient Philippine government services. A reference that supports the whole-of-government approach in streamlining Philippine government systems and procedures in delivering public services. This initiative is the result of a Memorandum of Understanding between the UK Government and ARTA signed last 4 February 2020.
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ARTA launches the Philippine Good Regulatory Principles Manual

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) set another milestone as it virtually launches via zoom the Philippine Good Regulatory Principles (PGRP) Manual on 01 July 2021 as a commitment to implement regulations based on the right principles of regulatory management.

Accordingly, these principles are composed of ten guidelines that support the conduct of a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) and strengthen the country’s ease of doing business. All government agencies must implement, as covered by Section 3 of RA 11032. Continue reading ARTA launches the Philippine Good Regulatory Principles Manual