Business students examine current tax reforms at JMA Creative Clash
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Strengthening students’ understanding of taxation and its relationship with business and public policy, College of Business and Accountancy student organizations participated in “TAXWISE: Where Policy Meets Politics – The EUJPAMA Tax and Political Seminar 2026” on Aug. 29 at the AEC Little Theater of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation.
The seminar gathered students from different CBA organizations, including members of the Junior Marketing Association and Junior Philippine Association of Management Accountants, for discussions on taxation, tax policies and recent reforms affecting taxpayers and businesses.
Resource speakers discussed the Ease of Paying Taxes Act, or Republic Act No. 11976; the CREATE MORE Act, or Republic Act No. 12066; and the law imposing value-added tax on digital services, Republic Act No. 12023. The Bureau of Internal Revenue identifies these as current components of the Philippine tax framework, with implementing issuances covering tax administration, business incentives and VAT on digital services.
The program opened with the MSEUF CBA Chorale leading the prayer, Philippine National Anthem and University Hymn, followed by opening remarks from JPAMA President Jessa Mae Constantino. The sessions introduced the purpose and provisions of the tax measures and discussed how they relate to taxpayers and business operations.
An icebreaker activity encouraged interaction among participants before the program continued with further discussions and reflections on current tax policies. The seminar provided students with an opportunity to connect concepts learned in the classroom with developments in taxation and the business environment.
Through the activity, participants strengthened their awareness of tax policies and the importance of staying informed about government measures that can influence individuals, enterprises and professional practice.
The activity supported Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation’s commitment to research-based, student-centered and outcomes-oriented education by connecting classroom concepts with current issues in taxation and business. It also reflected the core values of Mindfulness and Excellence by encouraging students to examine public policies carefully and develop knowledge relevant to responsible professional practice.
- SDG 4: Quality Education — The seminar provided students with practical and current learning on taxation, public policy and their application in business settings.
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions — Learning about tax rules, compliance and public policy strengthened students’ awareness of institutional processes and responsible participation in economic and civic life.
