MANILA: The Philippines is now value-added tax (VAT)-free for foreign tourists, with the signing of the implementing rules ...

The retail industry is expecting to see a revenue boost following the signing of rules to implement the value-added ...

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The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) were signed by Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, Bureau of Customs (BOC) ...

For many Filipinos, a trip isn’t truly finished without a pasalubong—small gifts such as local foods or handmade crafts for friends and family.

Government officials signed on Monday the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 12079 or the ...

The VAT refund is available for retail and tangible goods such as clothing, apparel, electronics, gadgets, jewelry, accessories, souvenirs, food or non-food consumables, and other items intended for ...

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Cutlets, kebabs, lentil fritters and more rounded out the meal, while dollops of pungent garlic chutney and a cooling chutney ...

The Philippines is quickly becoming a destination for foodies, and Manila is well known for its varied cuisine and street food markets ... have a wide selection of souvenirs.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba apologised on Friday for giving gift certificates to some ruling party lawmakers, a move that could hurt his administration's already low approval ratings and ...

Foreign tourists in the Philippines may request a refund of the value-added tax for locally purchased goods moving forward. That's after the signing of the implementing rules and regulations of ...