Philippine Tax Academy

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐱 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

On May 19, 2026, the Philippine Tax Academy (PTA), led by PTA President Gil S. Beltran, welcomed representatives from Huawei for a courtesy call and knowledge-sharing engagement focused on global tax administration practices, digital transformation, and institutional capacity development. The meeting formed part of PTA’s continuing efforts to explore strategic partnerships that advance innovation and capability-building in the public sector.

PTA President Gil S. Beltran was joined by Customs Institute (CI) Chancellor Atty. Noemi B. Garcia-Alcala, and CI Vice Chancellor Elizabeth B. Pableo, Local Government Finance Institute (LGFI) Chancellor Ma. Pamela P. Quizon and Vice Chancellor Ma. Teresa S. Habitan, and Internal Revenue Institute (IRI) OIC-Chancellor Ma. Lourdes V. Dedal. Representing Huawei were Richard Needs, Huawei Overseas Tax Director; Terence Yang, Asia Pacific Tax Lead; Tax Managers Atty. Wenzel Kenn Ambulo and Vincent Lin; and Atty. Valery Joy Brion from the Public Affairs and Communications Department.

During the session, Huawei shared insights and experiences from its engagements with the Malaysia Tax Academy, particularly on workshops and programs supporting modern tax administration and digital transformation initiatives.

The discussions also identified potential areas for future collaboration between PTA and Huawei, including international taxation, digitalization of tax administration, artificial intelligence applications, risk-based compliance management, transfer pricing, and e-invoicing and digital reporting. These areas open opportunities for knowledge exchange and capacity-building initiatives that support the modernization of tax administration and strengthen public sector capability.

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬. 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.

𝐏𝐓𝐀-𝐂𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐎𝐂-𝐋𝐃𝐌𝐎

The Philippine Tax Academy – Customs Institute (PTA-CI) held a meeting with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bureau of Customs – Learning and Development Management Office (BOC-LDMO) on May 20, 2026 at the PTA office, EDPC Building, Roxas Boulevard, Manila, to strengthen its training collaboration for 2026.

The meeting was attended by 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐍𝐨𝐞𝐦𝐢 𝐁. 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚-𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚 and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐁. 𝐏𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐨, Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of the PTA-CI; 𝐌𝐫. 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐮, JICA Expert; 𝐌𝐬. 𝐊𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐕. 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐨, Head of BOC-LDMO; and other representatives from PTA-CI and BOC-LDMO.

Key discussions focused on the Training Plans of the BOC-LDMO and PTA-CI, as well as possible areas of collaboration among the CI, BOC, and JICA toward strengthening customs capacity building and professional development initiatives. The participation of key experts from Japan Customs in the joint trainings was also suggested. Likewise, possible utilization of other learning platforms, including those of the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) CLiKC app, which gives access to WCO courses and learning, was also discussed. Initially, a Training of Trainers course is being eyed as a major collaboration that could be implemented in August or September of this year.

JICA, through Mr. Katsu, has been a training partner of PTA-CI for the past three (3) years. Mr. Katsu also spearheaded the implementation of the 2024 Workshop on Training Management in Japan, which was attended by the CI Chancellor and Vice Chancellor, together with representatives from the BOC-LDMO

𝐖𝐄'𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆!

The Philippine Tax Academy is now hiring for the positions below at the Philippine Tax Academy. Interested applicants may send their application to [email protected].

Application Deadline: May 25, 2026

The Philippine Tax Academy, through the Local Government Finance Institute (PTA-LGFI), proudly participated in the 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐑𝐄𝐀-𝐃𝐇𝐒𝐔𝐃 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 held on May 13-14, 2026 with the theme, “𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭”

Representing the PTA was Chancellor Ma. Pamela P. Quizon, who attended the convention as Special Guest and Resource Speaker upon the invitation of the National Real Estate Association, Inc. (NREA). During the event, Chancellor Quizon was also requested to provide updates and insights on the implementation of the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA).

The RPVARA session generated active participation and meaningful engagement from real estate professionals, housing stakeholders, and local government representatives nationwide. Participants eagerly raised questions and shared insights on the practical challenges, opportunities, and latest developments surrounding RPVARA implementation, reflecting the sector’s strong interest in valuation reform and its impact on governance, taxation, housing, and property development.

The exchange of ideas opened promising opportunities for future collaboration and prospective partnerships for LGFI in advancing capacity-building initiatives for the real estate and local governance sectors.

The PTA extends its sincere appreciation to the officers and leadership of NREA, particularly National President Ma. Loren B. Sales, Board Vice Chairman Atty. Amador Tolentino Jr., Board Chairlady Consultant Imelda C. Magtoto, and Executive Vice President and Overall Convention Chairman Jovi Francis W. Tupaz, for their outstanding leadership and for organizing a timely, relevant, and well-developed program for their members and stakeholders. Their efforts in convening government, industry, and professional leaders continue to strengthen dialogue and cooperation toward sustainable and innovative real estate development in the Philippines.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐏𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬.

𝐏𝐓𝐀-𝐂𝐈 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

The Customs Institute - Philippine Tax Academy successfully concluded its Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Program held on April 11, 18, 25, and May 9, bringing together lawyers, prosecutors, judges, and legal practitioners for insightful discussions on timely and relevant legal issues.

The program featured esteemed speakers and lecturers, namely: former Supreme Court Associate Justice Adolfo Azcuna, Judge Roline Ginez-Jabalde, Atty. Nelson Gargoles, Atty. Melissa Leonardo-Rodriguez, Atty. Eugene De Jesus, Atty. Josephine Gomez, Atty. Froilyn Doyaoen-Pagayatan, Atty. Christopher A. Rodriguez, Atty. Brenda Jay Angeles Mendoza, Atty. Julius Anthony Omila, Prosecutor Othello Mendoza, Atty. Rosario Ramos Olivas, and Atty. Minerva S. Retanal.

Justice Adolfo Azcuna, upon concluding his lecture on International Humanitarian Law, commended CI-PTA for its “competence and professionalism” in providing quality legal education and professional development opportunities for members of the legal profession.

The MCLE Program is required for all licensed attorneys to maintain their active legal status and ensure competency. It covers updates on laws, legal ethics, and professional responsibility, among others. Likewise, the requirement for lawyers to complete 36 MCLE units every three years is provided under Supreme Court Bar Matter 850, to elevate legal practice standards and improve the administration of justice.

Fifty-two lawyers from Bureau of Customs (BOC) and one from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) attended the program, which was held in Paranaque.

This is the 3rd time that PTA-CI, under the leadership of Chancellor Atty. Noemi Alcala-Garcia and Vice Chancellor Elizabeth Pableo conducted the MCLE for tax and customs lawyers.

PTA-CI extends its sincere gratitude to all speakers, participants, and partners who contributed to the success of the program.

𝐏𝐓𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑–𝐋𝐌𝐁 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐏𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
April 20, 2026 — The Philippine Tax Academy, through its Internal Revenue Institute (PTA-IRI) and under the leadership of Chancellor Ma. Pamela P. Quizon and Vice Chancellor Ma. Lourdes V. Dedal, conducted an exploratory meeting with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Land Management Bureau (DENR–LMB), led by Director Atty. Emelyne V. Talabis, to discuss potential collaboration on capacity-building initiatives in support of the implementation of the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA). The virtual meeting focused on aligning institutional roles and strengthening valuation-related competencies across DENR offices.

Discussions covered PTA’s mandate, RPVARA-related course offerings, and proposed revisions to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with both parties agreeing to refine the MOU and explore customized training programs. The engagement marks a key step toward strengthened inter-agency collaboration and the development of structured, competency-based learning programs to support RPVARA implementation.
𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦.

BIR: No blanket tax hike under property reform act Bureau of Internal Revenue. FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines – The implementation of the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA) will not automatically result in higher property