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TAX MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NOVEMBER
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
28 November 2024 (Thursday)
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
via zoom
Topic:
VAT Taxation of Digital Transactions
Atty. Larry M. Barcelo
Deputy Commissioner (OIC), Legal Group
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Topic:
Salient Features of CREATE MORE Act
Atty. Ma. Lourdes P. Lim
2017 TMAP President
Managing Partner, Tax Department
Isla Lipana & Co. (PwC Philippines)
Topic:
Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act
Atty. Cresencio T. Meneses I
TMAP Director
Vice President – Tax Advisory, Planning and Training Group, Corporate Tax
SM Investments Corporation
DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS PARTY
6 December 2024 (Friday)
LATEST NEWS
OTHER NEWS
First GMM and Induction of 2024 TMAP Officers
On 25 January 2024, TMAP held its First General Membership Meeting at the Makati Diamond Residences. In her inaugural address, incoming TMAP President Atty. Jacqueline M. Yu-Villar talked about this year’s theme – “Shaping a Sustainable Tax Leadership” – and laid down her plans and programs.
Read moreFirst GMM and Induction of 2024 TMAP Officers On 25 January 2024, TMAP held its First General Membership Meeting at the Makati Diamond Residences. In her inaugural address, incoming TMAP President Atty. Jacqueline M. Yu-Villar talked about this year’s theme – “Shaping a Sustainable Tax Leadership” – and laid down her plans and programs. As part of the keynote address, Atty. Alta Garcia (Director in the Office of Senator Sherwin “Win” T. Gatchalian for the Committee on Ways and Means) went through the different tax reform proposals that are presently subject to Senate deliberations. The 2024 TMAP Officers and Directors were inducted by TMAP Past President Serafin U. Salvador Jr. (1985-1986) and Past Presidents were also admitted and recognized as Lifetime Members of TMAP. The following day, the 2024 TMAP Officers and Directors met with Senator Win Gatchalian who formally administered the Oath of Office and discussed in further detail the Senate’s tax agenda for 2024. 
- TMAP Holds Its April 2023 GMM
TMAP Holds Its April 2023 GMM
On April 27, 2023, TMAP held its April 2023 General Membership Meeting (GMM) virtually via Zoom. The guest speaker for the GMM was Director Johanna Hortinela of the Department of Finance who gave an overview and updates on the national economic policy. After the GMM, TMAP President Atty. Suzette A. Celicious-Sy Atty. Suzette A. Celicious-Sy administered the oath of membership to new members.
- TMAP Collaborates with the UP Law Tax Cluster for a Webinar on Taxation in the Digital Age
TMAP Collaborates with the UP Law Tax Cluster for a Webinar on Taxation in the Digital Age
On March 17, 2023, the UP College of Law Tax Cluster, in collaboration with TMAP, held a webinar entitled “Taxation in the Digital Age: The BEPS Two-Pillar Solution.” Mr. Bruno da Silva, an international tax consultant and BEPS Specialist of the Asian Development Bank, known for his work on the taxation of the digital economy, was the guest speaker.
The opening remarks were given by the UP College of Law Dean Carlo L. Vistan II and by TMAP President, Atty. Suzette A. Celicious-Sy. TMAP Corporate Secretary and Director Atty. Marivic D. Sarmiento and TMAP Director Atty. Caren C. Laforteza provided their comments and insights to the lecture of Mr. da Silva
Courtesy Call by the 2023 TMAP Officers and Members of the BOD in January 2023
- Courtesy Call by the 2023 TMAP Officers and Members of the BOD in January 2023
Induction of 2023 TMAP President, Officers & Directors & First General Membership Meeting
After three years of holding its activities on a virtual platform, TMAP held its very first face-to-face induction of its Officers and members of the Board of Directors for 2023 and General Membership Meeting on January 26, 2023 at the Makati Diamond Residences. The keynote speaker for this momentous event was the Presiding Justice of the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA), the Honorable Justice Roman G. del Rosario. Justice del Rosario spoke on the significant judicial reforms that have been undertaken and which will be embarked on by the CTA.
TMAP was also honored to have the Honorable Commissioner of Internal Revenue Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr. as the inducting officer for the 2023 Officers and Board of Directors. After the induction, Commissioner Lumagui discussed the thrust of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) during his administration which includes, recalibrating the technological transformation plans of the BIR, ensuring the just and equitable enforcement of tax laws, and providing excellent taxpayer service.
Incoming TMAP President, Atty. Suzette A. Celicious-Sy, gave her inaugural address and discussed the plans and programs for 2023. President Celicious-Sy also unveiled the theme for 2023, “Fostering Integrity and Awareness for Efficiency Tax Compliance and Enhanced Taxpayer Services,” or also to be known as “#TaxIntegrityComplianceEfficiency2023” or “#TICE2023.” TMAP was also honored with the presence of special guests, including TMAP Past Presidents and members, Revenue Officials from the BIR, and Partners and associates from law office of Layug Celicious-Sy & Villapando (LCV Tax Law).
The 2023 TMAP Officers are as follows:
Suzette A. Celicious-Sy
President
Layug Celicious-Sy & Villapando
Jacqueline M. Yu-Villar
VP-Internal Affairs
Yu Villar Tadeja & Co. - Mazars Philippines
Carina C. Laforteza
VP-External Affairs
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan Law Offices
Ma. Victoria D. Sarmiento
Secretary
Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon and San Jose
Karl Louie L. Larios
Treasurer
Alaska Milk Corporation
Martin Ignacio D. Mijares
Auditor
Salvador Llanillo & Bernardo
The Members of the 2023 TMAP Board of Directors are:
Rachelle Ann C. Baod-Montalvo
Individual Member
Roselle Y. Caraig
Isla Lipana & Co./PwC Phils.
Suzette A. Celicious-Sy
Layug Celicious-Sy & Villapando (LCV Tax Law)
Fulvio D. Dawilan
Du-Baladad & Associates
Michael Jude R. Dolot
Optum Global Solutions (Philippines), Inc.
Michael P. Garcia
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles Law Office
Carina C. Laforteza
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan Law Offices
Karl Louie L. Larios
Alaska Milk Corporation
Adrian B. Mayuga
Sapalo Velez Bundang & Bulilan Law Office
Martin Ignacio D. Mijares
Salvador Llanillo & Bernardo
Maria Gracia L. Morfe
Morfe Ceneta & Co. CPAs
Irwin Jr. C. Nidea
Du-Baladad & Associates
Alvin Noel R. Saldana
Navarro Amper & Co./Deloitte Philippines
Marivic D. Sarmiento
Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose Law Offices
Jenalyn C. Suarez
Development Bank of the Philippines
Jacqueline M. Yu-Villar
Mazars - Yu Villar Tadeja & Co.
- Induction of 2023 TMAP President, Officers & Directors & First General Membership Meeting
TMAP holds its February 2023 GMM with Senator Win Gatchalian as Guest Speaker
On February 23, 2023, TMAP held its February 2023 General Membership Meeting (GMM) through Zoom. Guest speaker for the second GMM for the year was the Honorable Senator Win Gatchalian, Chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Sen. Gatchalian discussed the Legislative Agenda of the Ways and Means Committee of the 19th Congress. Included in the legislative agenda are the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and Obligations Act, Ease of Paying Taxes Act, Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act, Passive Income and Financial Intermediary Taxation Act, and Imposing Value-Added Tax on Digital Transactions in the Philippines Act.
- TMAP Holds its February 2023 GMM with Senator Win Gatchalian as Guest Speaker
TMAP Signs MOA with BIR for Lingkod TMAP 2023
On March 20, 2023, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed between the BIR, represented by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr., and TMAP, represented by its President, Atty. Suzette A. Celicious-Sy. The MOA governs the terms and conditions for the setting up of Lingkod TMAP 2023 Help Desks in specific areas in Revenue Region Nos. 7A, 7B, 8A, and 8B on April 13, 14, and 17, 2023.
Lingkod TMAP 2023 aims to provide assistance to taxpayers during the last few days of the tax filing season. Volunteers from various TMAP-member firms will provide taxpayers assistance for Lingkod TMAP 2023.
- TMAP Signs MOA with BIR for Lingkod TMAP 2023
TMAP Holds Its March 2023 GMM and First Seminar for the Year
On March 30, 2023, TMAP held its March 2023 General Membership Meeting (GMM) at the Makati Diamond Residence. Guest speaker for the GMM was social media content creator and entrepreneur, Mr. Nico Bolzico, who discussed his anecdotes and experiences in dealing with accountants and lawyers. Mr. Bolzico’s talk provided a welcome respite from technical topics at the height of the busy season for a lot of members.
After the GMM, TMAP held its first technical seminar for 2023 on updates from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
TMAP was very fortunate to have revenue officials from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to give tax updates and important reminders. The following revenue officials provided the updates from the BIR: Ma. Rosario Charo Enriquez-Curiba, Deputy Commissioner for Information Systems Group (Topic: Electronic Invoicing, E-filing and other Related Updates); Mr. Primo Marasigan, Miscellaneous Operations Monitoring Division (Topic: Tax Updates); Ms. Ma. Amalia Dacumos, Section Chief, Taxpayer Service Programs and Monitoring Division (TSPMD) (Topic: Tax Filing Deadline Reminders); and Mr. Conrado Item, Chief, Miscellaneous Operations Monitoring Division (Q&A portion).
Thereafter, Atty. Ma. Pilar Pilares-Gutierrez, a Senior Partner from Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose Law Office provided relevant and timely updates from the SEC.
- TMAP Holds Its March 2023 GMM and First Seminar for the Year
TMAP Holds Its April 2024 GMM
On April 25, 2024, TMAP held its April 2024 General Membership Meeting (GMM) at Makati Diamond Residences and hosted the following guest speakers who gave an overview and updates on CHAT GPT and Harnessing AI for the Legal Tax Professions:
Read moreTMAP Holds Its April 2024 GMM On April 25, 2024, TMAP held its April 2024 General Membership Meeting (GMM) at Makati Diamond Residences and hosted the following guest speakers who gave an overview and updates on CHAT GPT and Harnessing AI for the Legal Tax Professions: Atty. Rabelais F. MedinaIT Professional/Lawyer Atty. Oliver Xavier ReyesFaculty member at the University of the Philippines College of Law, Mr. Jesehl Charles BascoChief Technology Officer, Legaldex AI Atty. Jocel Isidro DilagSpecial Counsel, Leflegis Legal Services Faculty, University of the Philippines College of Law and Asian Institute Management. TMAP President Atty. Jacqueline Yu-Villar also administered the oath of new membership to our new member, Ma. Jonalyn F. Baggayan (Additional Representative) of Chevron (Philippines), Inc.
TMAP Holds its 14th Annual Golf Tournament and Bingo Socials
On May 23, 2024, TMAP held its 14th Annual Golf Tournament and Bingo Socials at the Valley Golf and Country Club in Antipolo, Rizal. The proceeds of this event will be used for TMAP’s outreach and advocacy projects.
Read moreTMAP Holds its 14th Annual Golf Tournament and Bingo Socials On May 23, 2024, TMAP held its 14th Annual Golf Tournament and Bingo Socials at the Valley Golf and Country Club in Antipolo, Rizal. The proceeds of this event will be used for TMAP’s outreach and advocacy projects. Below are the winners of the Golf Tournament: MEN’S DIVISION: Overall (lowest gross) - Mark Gorriceta Champion - Class A - Jay Razon1st Runner up - Class A - Emer Aceron2nd Runner up - Class A - Jose Gorriceta Champion - Class B - Jun Caramat1st Runner up - Class B - Mark Aloysius Vergara2nd Runner up - Class B - Jonald Vergara Champion - Class C - Michael Guari1st Runner up - Class C - Romel Curiba2nd Runner up - Class C - Joel Roy Navarro WOMEN’S DIVISION: Champion - Judy Lardizabal1st Runner up - Ria Dam2nd Runner up - Maria Carmelita Torres Most accurate drive - Mark Gorriceta Longest drive - Jose Luis Yupangco / Roselle Caraig Nearest to the pin - Joel Navarro Longest putt - Melvin Vergara 
TMAP Holds Its May 2024 GMM
On May 30, 2024, TMAP held its May 2024 General Membership Meeting (GMM) via Zoom. Our guest speaker was Irma A. Thiam-Marquez, Bank Officer V (Compliance and Supervision Group, Detection and Prevention Department) of the Anti-Money Laundering Council Secretariat, who provided updates from the Anti-Money Laundering Council. TMAP President Atty. Jaqueline Yu-Villar also presented her April 2024 report.
Read moreTMAP Holds Its May 2024 GMM On May 30, 2024, TMAP held its May 2024 General Membership Meeting (GMM) via Zoom. Our guest speaker was Irma A. Thiam-Marquez, Bank Officer V (Compliance and Supervision Group, Detection and Prevention Department) of the Anti-Money Laundering Council Secretariat, who provided updates from the Anti-Money Laundering Council. TMAP President Atty. Jaqueline Yu-Villar also presented her April 2024 report.
TMAP Holds Its June 2024 GMM and Tax Seminar
On June 27, 2024, TMAP held its June 2024 General Membership Meeting (GMM) at Makati Diamond Residences where the following guest speakers gave an overview on the role of taxation in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Read moreTMAP Holds Its June 2024 GMM and Tax Seminar On June 27, 2024, TMAP held its June 2024 General Membership Meeting (GMM) at Makati Diamond Residences where the following guest speakers gave an overview on the role of taxation in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Sudarshan KasturiranganAsia Pacific Region Tax SpecialistUNDP Bangkok Regional Hub Aljo QuintansSDG Specialist, UNDP Philippines After the GMM, TMAP held a Tax Seminar where the following resource speakers discussed updates, issues, and challenges relating to implementation of BEPS 2.0: Atty. Carlo NavarroSoutheast Asia Transfer Pricing LeaderDeloitte/Navarro Amper & Co. Atty. Maria Margarita Mallari-AcabanSGV & Co. 
TMAP Tree Growing Activity at La Mesa Watershed
On 20 July 2024, TMAP, together with the Million Trees Foundation, Inc., held a Tree Growing Activity at the La Mesa Watershed, Million Trees Nursery and Eco-Learning Center (La Mesa Road, Novaliches, Quezon City).
Read moreTMAP Tree Growing Activity at La Mesa Watershed On 20 July 2024, TMAP together with the Million Trees Foundations, Inc., held a Tree Growing Activity at the La Mesa Watershed, Million Trees Nursery and Eco-Learning Center (La Mesa Road, Novaliches, Quezon City). 
- Lingkod TMAP 2023
Lingkod TMAP 2023
Volunteers from TMAP member firms provided assistance to taxpayers on April 13, 14, and 17, 2023 at Revenue Region (RR) Nos. 7A, 7B, 8A, and 8B. TMAP volunteers answered queries from various individual taxpayers on income tax return filing requirements and assisted some taxpayers in computing their income tax payable for the taxable year 2022.
TMAP President Atty. Suzette A. Celicious-Sy spearheaded Lingkod TMAP 2023 together with the help of Project Chairpersons for each Revenue Region, namely, Director Roselle Caraig (RR No. 7A), Director Mike Garcia (RR No. 7B), Director Kenny Mijares (RR No. 8A), and Vice-President for Internal Affairs Jacquie Yu-Villar (RR No. 8B)
TMAP wishes to thank the volunteers from the following member firms for their participation in Lingkod TMAP 2023: Layug, Celicious-Sy & Villapando Law Office; Isla Lipana & Co. – PWC; Salvador Llanillo & Bernardo (SLB); Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de Los Angeles; Mazars Philippines – Yu Villar Tadeja & Co; SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan; Morfe, Ceneta & Co., CPAs; SM Investments Corporation, Suy Sing Commercial Corporation, and other member firms who supported the activity.
- TMAP 2023 Officers and Members of the Board of Directors Visit Tulay ng Kabataan
TMAP 2023 Officers and Members of the Board of Directors Visit Tulay ng Kabataan
On May 30, 2023, the Officers and Directors of TMAP visited ANAK-Tulay ng Kabataan (ANAK-Tnk) Foundation in Quezon City and turned over TMAP’s donation to the foundation. ANAK-Tnk is a non-governmental organization founded in 1998 to support Metro Manila’s street children. The mission of the ANAK-Tnk is to bring back the smiles and dignity of Metro Manila’s most unfortunate children. TMAP Officers and Directors met ANAK-Tnk’s Executive Director, Father Matthieu Dauchez, its administrators, and the children under their care.
- TMAP Holds Its May GMM with Talk on Cryptocurrency Basics
TMAP Holds Its May GMM with Talk on Cryptocurrency Basics
On May 25, 2023, TMAP held its May 2023 General Membership Meeting (GMM) at the Makati Diamond Residences. The guest speaker for the GMM was Atty. Nadaine Tongco-Edades, Associate General Counsel and Head of Tax and Finance of Enjin Pte. Ltd, who gave a talk on the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies. Atty. Tongco-Edades discussed the history, basic concepts, pros and cons, and regulatory landscape of cryptocurrencies.
- TMAP Holds Its June GMM with a Talk in REITs
TMAP Holds Its June GMM with a Talk on REITs
On June 29, 2023, TMAP held its June 2023 General Membership Meeting (GMM) via Zoom. The guest speaker for the GMM was Atty. Roel A. Refran, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. Atty. Refran gave a talk on the basic regulatory framework of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in the Philippines. He also provides updates and developments on REITs.
- TMAP Holds Its 13th Annual Gold Tournament and Bingo Socials
TMAP Holds Its 13th Annual Golf Tournament and Bingo Socials
On July 21, 2023, TMAP held its 13th Annual Golf Tournament at the Ayala Greenfields Golf and Leisure Club in Calamba, Laguna. More than 50 golfers participated in the annual tournament with the top prize going to Mr. Louie Yupangco from PwC Philippines/Isla Lipana & Co. There was also a Bingo social and raffle event that took place for non-golfers. The proceeds of the tournament will be used for TMAP’s outreach and advocacy projects for the year.
- TMAP Holds July GMM with Updates from the BLGF
TMAP Holds July GMM with Updates from the BLGF
On July 27, 2023, TMAP held its July 2023 General Membership Meeting (GMM) at the Makati Diamond Residence. The guest speakers from the GMM were Mr. Niño Raymond B. Alvina, the Executive Director of the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) and Ms. Brenda L. Miranda, OIC Director of Local Fiscal Policy Service of the BLGF. Mr. Alvina and Ms. Miranda provided updates on the relevant rulings and issuances of the BLGF and the Department of Finance.
- TMAP Holds August GMM with Updates from the PCC
TMAP Holds August GMM with Updates from the PCC
On August 31, 2023, TMAP held its August 2023 General Membership Meeting (GMM) via Zoom. The guest speaker for the GMM was Atty. Lolibeth Ramit-Medrano, Commissioner of the Philippine Competition Commission. Commissioner Ramit-Medrano discussed the basic regulatory framework on competition in the Philippines and the significant provisions of the Philippine Competition Act and its implementing rules and regulations.
- September 2023 TMAP Events
September 2023 TMAP Events
TMAP will hold its September 2023 General Membership Meeting (GMM) onsite at the Makati Diamond Residences on September 28, 2023. Guest speaker for the GMM will be ACIR Jethro Sabarriage who will lead a fireside chat on Large Taxpayer Service (LTS) updates. On the same day, TMAP will also hold its second tax seminar for the year with the following honored resource speakers:
Hon. Catherine T. Manahan
Associate Justice
Court of Tax Appeals
Topic: Recent Tax Jurisprudence
Hon. Rufino C. Cantaros, Jr.
Chief of Staff, Office of the Commissioner
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Topic: Updates on Run After Fake Transactions (RAFT) Task Force
Hon. James H. Roldan
Assistant Commissioner, Enforcement & Advocacy Service
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Topic: Updates on Run After Tax Evaders (RATE) Program
Atty. Carlo L. Navarro
Deloitte Southeast Asia Transfer Pricing Leader
Topic: Updates on Transfer Pricing
Please wait for the registration links which will be sent by the TMAP Secretariat through Glue Up. Hope to see you there!
- TMAP Holds Its Second Tax Seminar for 2023
TMAP Holds its Second Tax Seminar in 2023
On September 28, 2023, TMAP held its second tax seminar for the year with the following honored resource speakers:
Hon. Catherine T. Manahan
Associate Justice
Court of Tax Appeals
Topic: Recent Tax Jurisprudence
Hon. Rufino C. Cantaros, Jr.
Chief of Staff, Office of the Commissioner
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Topic: Updates on Run After Fake Transactions (RAFT) Task Force
Hon. James H. Roldan
Assistant Commissioner, Enforcement & Advocacy Service
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Topic: Updates on Run After Tax Evaders (RATE) Program
Atty. Carlo L. Navarro
Deloitte Southeast Asia Transfer Pricing Leader
Topic: Updates on Transfer Pricing
- TMAP Holds Its September GMM with a Fireside Chat with ACIR Sabariaga of the LTS
TMAP Holds its September GMM with a Fireside Chat with ACIR Sabariaga of the LTS
On September 28, 2023, TMAP held its September 2023 General Membership Meeting (GMM) at the Makati Diamond Residences. The guest speaker for the GMM was Assistant Commissioner (ACIR) Jethro Sabariaga, ACIR for the Large Taxpayers Service (LTS) of the Bureau of Internal Revenue. ACIR Sabariaga led a fireside chat on the updates on the policies of the LTS as well as issues and challenges faced by the large taxpayers under the jurisdiction of the LTS.
- TMAP Holds Its October GMM with a Discussion on Eat Bulaga IP Dispute
TMAP Holds its October GMM with a Discussion on Eat Bulaga IP Dispute
On October 26, 2023, TMAP held its October 2023 General Membership Meeting (GMM) via Zoom. The guest speaker for the GMM was Atty. Ray Anthony O. Pinoy, Senior Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property (IP) Practice at Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose Law Office. Atty. Pinoy discussed the issues that are involved in the ongoing Eat Bulaga IP dispute and provided his personal views and different perspectives on how this may be resolved.
- TMAP Holds Its November GMM with a Discussion on ESG Matters
TMAP Holds its November GMM with a Discussion on ESG Matters
On November 29, 2023, TMAP held its November 2023 General Membership Meeting (GMM) via Zoom. The guest speaker for the GMM was Ms. Catherine H. Lipana-Gomez, the ESG and Sustainability Partner of the Deals and Corporate Finance Practice of Isla Lipana & Co. PwC Philippines. Ms. Lipana-Gomez discussed matters relating to Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG). She also discussed what sustainability is and what it means to businesses.
- TMAP Holds Its Annual Christmas Party at Makati Diamond Residences
TMAP Holds its Annual Christmas Party at Makati Diamond Residences
On December 7, 2023, TMAP held its Annual Christmas Party at the Makati Diamond Residences. The theme for this year-end party was Barbie and Ken Christmas. TMAP’s Special Events Committee organized various games and activities for the event.
The incoming members of the 2024 Board of Directors of TMAP were also presented to the members during the event. The members of the 2024 TMAP Board of Directors are the following:
Jacqueline Villar – Yu-Villar Tadeja & Co./Mazars Philippines
Carina C. Laforteza – SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
Martin Ignacio D. Mijares – Salvador Llanillo & Bernardo, Attorneys-at-Law
Irwin C. Nidea, Jr. – Du-Baladad & Associates/BDB Law
Rhea M. Mangubat – Gerodias Suchianco Estrella Law Firm
Maria Gracia L. Morfe – Morfe Ceneta & Co., CPAs
Roselle Y. Caraig – Isla Lipana & Co./ PwC Philippines
Cresencio T. Meneses I – SM Investments Corporation
Michael Jude R. Dolot – Optum Global Solutions (Philippines) Inc.
Rachelle Ann C. Baod-Montalvo – Individual Member
Madeline Z. Villapando – Layug Celicious-Sy and Villapando
Sarah Janine P. Davalos – Metro Pacific Investments Corporation
Mary Elizabeth M. Belmonte – Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad
Alvin Noel R. Saldaña – Navarro Amper & Co./Deloitte Philippines
Michael P. Garcia – Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles
Suzette A. Celicious-Sy – Layug Celicious-Sy and Villapando
July 2024 GMM – Updates on the Ease of Doing Business Act
On 25 July 2024, TMAP held its July 2024 General Membership Meeting (GMM) via zoom. Our guest speaker, Ms. Marbida L. Marbida (Director IV, Better Regulations Office under the Office of the Deputy Director General for Operations of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA)), discussed various updates related to the implementation of the Ease of Doing Business Act as well as other ARTA initiatives.
Read moreJuly 2024 GMM – Updates on the Ease of Doing Business ActOn 25 July 2024, TMAP held its July 2024 General Membership Meeting (GMM) via zoom. Our guest speaker, Ms. Marbida L. Marbida (Director IV, Better Regulations Office under the Office of the Deputy Director General for Operations of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA)), discussed various updates related to the implementation of the Ease of Doing Business Act as well as other ARTA initiatives. 
BIR's Partnership with the Multi-Sectoral Group (BIR-PMSG) Meeting
Last 26 July 2024, TMAP representatives joined representatives from other private organizations during the BIR-PMSG meeting with BIR officials held via zoom.
Read moreBIR's Partnership with the Multi-Sectoral Group (BIR-PMSG) Meeting Last 26 July 2024, TMAP representatives joined representatives from other private organizations during the BIR-PMSG meeting with BIR officials held via zoom. Aside from the BIR's request for comments on several draft issuances and its other initiatives, also discussed during the meeting were the proposed renewal of the BIR-PMSG Memorandum of Agreement and the inclusions of additional organizations as private sector representatives to the BIR-PMSG. 
1st TMAP International Tax Summit
On August 29, 2024, TMAP hosted its first ever International Tax Summit at Makati Shangri-La, Ayala Avenue, Makati, Metro Manila. The summit featured in-depth discussions of various developments in international taxation and its impact on the Philippine taxation, including the following topics
Read more1st TMAP International Tax Summit On August 29, 2024, TMAP hosted its first ever International Tax Summit at Makati Shangri-La, Ayala Avenue, Makati, Metro Manila. The summit featured in-depth discussions of various developments in international taxation and its impact on the Philippine taxation, including the following topics, - Philippine Legislative Agenda;- BEPS 2.0 in Action;- Ease of Doing Business in the ASEAN/Taxation of Mergers and Acquisitions;- ASEAN Tax Enforcement Practices;- Impact of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on Philippine Industries; and- Ethics in the Tax Profession. Among the distinguished guest speakers who graced the event were Senator Sherwin “Win” T. Gatchalian, Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, and Commissioner Romeo “Jun” D. Lumagui Jr. of the Bureau of Internal Revenue. 
The Tax Management Association of the Philippines (TMAP) congratulates the Bureau of Internal Revenue on its 120th Anniversary and the unveiling of its new logo.
Read moreThe Tax Management Association of the Philippines (TMAP) congratulates the Bureau of Internal Revenue on its 120th Anniversary and the unveiling of its new logo. The Tax Management Association of the Philippines (TMAP) congratulates the Bureau of Internal Revenue for its 120th Anniversary and the unveiling of its new logo. We at TMAP extend our full support to the BIR as it introduces a new visual identity that aims to better reflect its mandate of bringing in revenues for nation building and uplifting the lives of Filipinos. We welcome this timely change as it complements the bureau’s ongoing thrusts under the leadership of Commissioner Romeo “Jun” D. Lumagui, Jr. to modernize its infrastructure, digitalize its processes and frontline services, and collect taxes through just enforcement of tax laws. We commend the bureau for its commitment to the principle of “service excellence with integrity and professionalism” and look forward to its upcoming advancements. Congratulations to the BIR and Commissioner Romeo “Jun” D. Lumagui! (Sgd.) ATTY. JACQUELINE YU-VILLAR2024 TMAP President
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