DOF simplifies tax incentives for ed and skills dev

The Department of Finance has released Revenue Regulations No. 13-2025 to simplify tax incentives for private entities investing in education and human capital development.

Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto emphasized that prioritizing education through strategic investments will accelerate national development and create opportunities for Filipinos.

Signed by Recto on March 17, the regulations took effect on April 17, aiming to enhance the ease of doing business while supporting investments in primary to tertiary education and skills development across the Philippines.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has simplified the tax exemption application process for education and upskilling projects under these new regulations, which consolidate outdated procedures that have hampered access to tax incentives.

These measures align with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, which highlights the importance of public-private partnerships in providing quality and inclusive education programs.