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 JFC & IBPAP Position Paper on CREATE MORE
Year published: 2024
JFC & IBPAP Position Paper on CREATE MORE
Advocacy Paper 2023 Advocacy Papers
Year published: 2023
2023 Advocacy Papers
Position Papers JFC position paper to SWMC Chair Gatchalian on Ease of Paying Taxes Act
Year published: 2023
JFC position paper to SWMC Chair Gatchalian on Ease of Paying Taxes Act
Advocacy Paper 2022 Advocacy Papers - Tax and Financial Services
Year published: 2022
2022 Advocacy Papers - Tax and Financial Services

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.