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Angara to DOF: Consult all stakeholders in the Trabaho Bill

In the government’s push to implement the second tranche of its comprehensive tax reform program, Senator Sonny Angara advised the Department of Finance (DOF) to consult all of the stakeholders in crafting the final version of the bill that will be submitted to Congress.

[Read more in PTV News]

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Philippines up 19 notches in world innovation ranking

The Philippines rose 19 notches in terms of innovation in a global index released Wednesday, marking the first time it was categorized as an "innovation achiever." 

In the latest Global Innovation Index (GII) report, the Philippines rose to the 54th spot, up 19 notches from its previous ranking of 73 in 2018 and 2017.

 

[Read more in ABS-CBN News]

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SYKES Brings Together the Brightest Data Scientists of the Future

SYKES Philippines holds first hackathon competition with ADMU Students

SYKES hosted its first-ever hackathon last Feb. 2 and 3 in partnership with the Computer Society of the Ateneo (CompSAt), a student-run organization in the Ateneo De Manila University. Fifteen students divided into six teams matched wits and skills as they presented their very own model solutions in the 2-day hackathon.

[Read more in Sykes.com]

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Accenture PH opens pioneering facility for PWD employees

Technology outsourcing giant Accenture has launched in the Philippines an office facility for PWD employees – a first for the company’s global operations.

[Read more in Newbytes]

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Lawmakers file new versions of TRABAHO bill

Several lawmakers have filed bills seeking to lower corporate income tax rates and rationalize fiscal incentives in the country, the Department of Finance (DOF) said over the weekend.


[Read more in Philstar]

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Industry groups urge Congress to consider alternative PEZA perks

With the Tax Reform for Attracting Better and Higher Quality Opportunities (TRABAHO) bill likely to be refiled at the 18th Congress, industry groups representing ecozone developers and locators urge legislators to consider alternative incentives for firms registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).


[Read more in Philstar]