Tax and Financial Services Committee

The financial and fiscal sectors play a key role in helping ensure inclusive and sustainable economic growth and development. Subsequently, the implementation of suitable policies can help facilitate improved generation of funds as well as adequate allocation of resources. The Tax and Financial Services Committee engages with relevant stakeholders in initiatives towards improving fiscal and monetary policies including tax reform measures, as well as on improving inclusivity and security in the financial sector.

Committee Leaders

Maria ConcepcionSimundac-Delos Santos
Atty. Maria Concepcion Simundac-Delos Santos
Co-chair
Director/Lead Legal Counsel, ING Bank Philippines
BenedictaDu-Baladad
Atty. Benedicta Du-Baladad
Co-chair
Founding Partner and CEO, BDB Law
AldenLabaguis
Atty. Alden Labaguis
Vice Chair
Tax Principal, SGV

Policy Paper / Materials Published

Position Papers Statement - PH Removal from the FATF Grey List
Year published: 2025
Statement - PH Removal from the FATF Grey List
Advocacy Paper 2024 Advocacy Papers
Year published: 2024
2024 Advocacy Papers
Executive Summary Executive Summary - 2024 Tax and Financial Services Advocacy Paper
Year published: 2024
Executive Summary - 2024 Tax and Financial Services Advocacy Paper
Position Papers PMSG Position Paper on RMC 05-2024
Year published: 2024
PMSG Position Paper on RMC 05-2024

Committee Coordinators

Austin Sy
Austin Sy
Senior Advocacy Officer
Kathyrin Pioquinto
Kathyrin Pioquinto
Director for Advocacy & Government Affairs

Our advocacy committees offer members a seat on the table to engage in high-level policy discussions, contribute to industry reforms, and shape the future of the European-Philippine business landscape.