The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied the petition of Avaloq Philippines Operating Headquarters which sought from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) a tax refund of P3 million for its zero-rated sales for the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2017. Avaloq Philippines is engaged in the sourcing...
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied the petition of Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL) which sought a refund of more than P20 milion it paid under protest in 2019 for excise taxes on imported liquor and tobacco products. In a decision promulgated last Jan. 24, the CTA as a full court rules that...
For "lack of jurisdiction," the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has dismissed the petition filed by Schaeffler Philippines, Inc. seeking a tax refund of P10.27 million from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Schaeffler, a firm engaged in the manufacture of high-precision components and systems for...
Security Bank Corporation and its shareholder, Bank of Ayudhya PCL (Krungsri), may soon merge Home Credit Philippines (HCP) following the recent exit of MUFG Bank Ltd. from HCP. Security Bank has entered into an agreement to acquire MUFG’s 25 percent stake in HC Consumer Finance Philippines Inc....
Speaker Martin Romualdez led House of Representatives officials Wednesday, Nov. 27 in hailing the Philippines’ recent credit rating outlook upgrade from "stable" to “positive” by S&P Global Ratings. Romualdez said the credit rating boost reflected the unified leadership and...
Debt-watcher S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has revised the Philippines' credit rating outlook to "positive" from "stable," citing the country's strong economic performance and effective policymaking. S&P said the improved outlook reflects the Philippines' "effective policymaking, fiscal...
By DERCO ROSAL The Philippines is poised for potential credit rating upgrade given the country’s resilient economy and positive growth outlook, global banking giant Citi executives stated. “Citi executives expressed confidence that the country is well-positioned for a credit...
With the launch of the latest iPhone models and appealing financing options, an increasing number of Filipinos are turning to Home Credit Philippines to turn their smartphone dreams into reality. Consumer finance firm Home Credit expects that iPhone sales in the Philippines will reach P10 billion...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook) Economist-solon Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda is predicting "A-level" credit ratings for the Philippines before President Marcos...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning the public against dealing with a fake entity posing as the legitimate Philippine Investment Funds Association (PIFA) on Facebook and CT Loan Cash Loan and Credit Company. The SEC said the public should not buy into the investment scheme...
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied the petition of Deutsche Knowledge Services Pte., Ltd. which sought an additional refund or tax credit for P8.2 million for the second quarter of taxable year 2019. Deutsche Knowledge is the Philippine branch of a multinational company organized and...
Commuters in Cebu and Mandaue City can now use their Visa cards to pay for rides on modern jeepneys. Visa announced its collaboration with Good Transport Solutions Inc. (GTSI) and GHL to facilitate card payments on these modern jeepneys in the region, the second largest city in Cebu. GTSI, a...
