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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released updated zonal values for 2025 — a move that directly affects how much tax buyers, sellers, and heirs will need to pay when transferring real estate properties in the Philippines. These new values serve as a benchmark for computing Capital Gains Tax, Estate Tax, and Documentary Stamp…
The Department of Finance (DOF) has formally requested the House of Representatives to withdraw the proposed Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), also known as the GROWTH Bill, citing strong government revenues and better-than-expected performance in the first quarter of 2025. Initially introduced as a fiscal safeguard in times of uncertainty, the bill aimed to…
Real Estate vs. Stock Market: How Do Investments Compare in the Philippines? The debate between real estate and stock market investing has intensified in the past five years, particularly in the Philippines. The COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, and shifting market dynamics have significantly influenced both asset classes, making it crucial for investors to understand how…
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has officially increased its maximum deposit insurance coverage (MDIC) from ₱500,000 to ₱1 million per depositor, per bank, effective March 15, 2025. The move is aimed at enhancing depositor confidence, ensuring financial stability, and protecting savings amid economic fluctuations. The adjustment is the first increase in deposit insurance since…
