PwC Philippines Chairman and Senior Partner Alex Cabrera rethinks about a malady that our country has been suffering from for the longest time, despite the institutions and systems to address it. Why not do what other economies have done? With his article "Integrity Commission — time to dare!", he issues the first call for the creation of an independent agency that would solely exist to solve corruption.
Every Chinese New Year, my wife and I have this tradition where we go to our favorite restaurant to pray and reflect on the past year and write down our plans and aspirations for the upcoming year. It serves to remind us how God is in total control of our lives. It also makes us realize how much we grew after experiencing all sorts of interesting events in the past year, whether good or bad, and during fun and frustrating times
It’s no secret that a great number of Filipinos want to establish a business to augment their income from regular employment. For some, it is the key to a financially stable retirement. Yet, many would-be capitalists do not dive into the pool unless they have established the necessities — a solid business concept coupled with seamless funding.
This may yet be the most taxpayer-biased tax amnesty law ever to be passed. PwC Philippines Chairman and Senior Partner Alex Cabrera shows us how the tax amnesty can protect even the criminally minded and explains the neutralizer in this legislation.
