Philippines Eyes Tax Amnesty Bill Filing Within Year
The Philippine Department of Finance is fine-tuning a proposed General Tax Amnesty (GTA) bill, aiming to file it with the House of Representatives within the year. The measure seeks to boost revenue collection and enhance tax compliance, having been identified as a legislative priority.
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