The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) was created pursuant to Republic Act No. 9160, otherwise known as the “Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001” (AMLA), to protect the integrity and confidentiality of bank accounts and to ensure that the Philippines shall not be used as a money laundering site for the proceeds of any unlawful activity. The AMLC is the Philippines’ Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) tasked to implement the AMLA, as amended by Republic Act Nos. 9194, 10167, and 10365, as well Republic Act No. 10168, otherwise known as the “Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012”.

Address: 5/F EDPC Building, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Mabini corner Vito Cruz Streets, Malate, Manila, Philippines 1004

Telephone Number:  (02) 8708 7701

Email Address: secretariat@amlc.gov.ph

Website: http://www.amlc.gov.ph/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AMLC.gov.ph/

Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is the government agency mandated to administer and implement the Section 17 of Republic Act 11032: the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and to monitor and ensure compliance with the national policy on anti-red tape and ease of doing business in the country. It is mandated to implement various ease of doing business and anti-red tape reform initiatives aimed at improving the ranking of the Philippines, among other functions.

Address: G/F HPGV Building (Formerly Accelerando), 395 Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City, Philippines 1200

Telephone Number: (02) 8478-5091,
(02) 8478-5093, (02) 8478-5099

Email Address: 

info@arta.gov.ph, complaints@arta.gov.ph

Website: https://arta.gov.ph/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ARTAPh/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/artagovph/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/artagovph
YouTube:www.youtube.com/channel/UChQr6Tl3lqcKfMd4ANNN75w/

The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) is as an attached agency of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), it is responsible for the development of investments here in the Philippines. Leading the promotions of various industries and investment opportunities, BOI assists Filipino and foreign investors to venture and thrive in vast areas of economic pursuits and acts as your one-stop shop in doing business in the Philippines.

Address: Industry and Investments Building, 385 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City, 1200 Metro Manila, Philippines

Telephone Number: 8897-6682
Operator: 0/213

Email Address: startup@boi.gov.ph

Website: https://boi.gov.ph/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/boiphilippines

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is an agency of Department of Finance. BIR collects more than half of the total revenues of the government. The powers and duties of the Bureau of Internal Revenue are: reduction and collection of all internal revenue taxes, fees and charges; and enforcement of all forfeitures, penalties, and fines connected therewith, including the execution of judgments in all cases decided in its favor by the Court of Tax Appeals and the ordinary courts. It shall also give effect to the administer supervisory and police powers conferred to it by the National Internal Revenue Code and special laws.

Address: BIR National Office Bldg., BIR Road, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

Telephone Number: 8981-7000 ; 89297676

Email Address: contact_us@bir.gov.ph

Website: https://www.bir.gov.ph/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/birgovph/

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is an agency of Department of Finance. The Bureau has the following duties under the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (RA 10863): 
(a) assessment and collection of customs revenues from imported goods and other dues, fees, charges, fines and penalties accruing under the CMTA; (b) simplification and harmonization of customs procedures to facilitate movement of goods in international trade; (c) border control to prevent entry of smuggled goods; (d) prevention and suppression of smuggling and other customs fraud; (e) facilitation and security of international trade and commerce through an informed compliance program; (f) supervision and control over the entrance and clearance of vessels and aircraft engaged in foreign commerce; (g) supervision and control over the handling of foreign mails arriving in the Philippines for the purpose of collecting revenues and preventing the entry of contraband; (h) supervision and control on all import and export cargoes, landed or stored in piers, airports, terminal facilities, including container yards and freight stations for the protection of government revenue and prevention of entry of contraband; (i) conduct a compensation study with the end view of developing and recommending to the President a competitive compensation and remuneration system to attract and retain highly qualified personnel, while ensuring that the Bureau remains financially sound and sustainable; (j) exercise of exclusive original jurisdiction over forfeiture cases under the CMTA; and (k) enforcement of the CMTA and all other laws, rules and regulations related to customs administration.

Address: G/F OCOM Building, 16th Street, South Harbor, Port Area, Manila

Telephone Number: 287056000
Mobile: (Globe) 0905-299-7977
                  (Smart) 0929-503-5138

Email Address: boc.cares@customs.gov.ph

Website: https://customs.gov.ph
Facebook: www.facebook.com/birgovph
Instagram: www.instagram.com/customs.ph
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CustomsPH

The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) is the export promotion arm of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). It is committed to developing, nurturing, and promoting globally-competitive small and medium enterprises (SMEs), exporters, designers, and manufacturers by implementing an Integrated Approach to Export Marketing in partnership with other government and private entities. For three decades, CITEM has established the country’s image as the premier destination for quality export products and services. It continues to set the highest standards of creativity, excellence and innovation to achieve export competitiveness in the international market.

Address: Golden Shell Pavilion, ITC Complex, Roxas Boulevard cor. Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue Pasay City, Philippines 1300

Telephone Number: (02) 8831 2201 to 09

Email Address: info@citem.com.ph

Website: http://www.citem.gov.ph/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DTI.CITEM/

The Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) is a government agency attached to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for policy and program coordination. It was created in 28 November 1980 by Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1746 to promote, accelerate, and regulate the growth and development of the construction industry. The primary purpose of its creation is for it to act as a central agency for cohesive industry policy formulation, coordination with other government agencies on matters affecting the industry, and implementation of programs to address industry problems.

Address: 5th Floor Executive Building Center Sen. Gil Puyat Ave, Makati, Philippines

Telephone Number: (02) 8895 6826

Email Address: ciap@dti.gov.ph

Website: https://ciap.dti.gov.ph/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DTI.CIAP.PHILIPPINES

The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) is the sole government agency created by virtue of Republic Act. No. 6939 in compliance with the provisions of Section 15, Article XII of the Philippine Constitution of 1987 which mandates Congress to create an agency to promote the viability and growth of cooperatives as instruments for equality, social justice and economic development. RA 6939 was signed into law on March 10, 1990. The CDA is governed by the Board of Administrators consisting of a Chairman and six (6) members appointed by the President and are chosen from among the nominees of the cooperative sector with two (2) representatives each from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. They serve for a term of six (6) years without reappointment.

Address: 827 Aurora Blvd., Service Road, Brgy. Immaculate Conception, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines 1111

Telephone Number: (02) 8725-3764, (02) 8725-5510

Email Address: helpdesk@cda.gov.ph, registration@cda.gov.ph

Website: https://www.cda.gov.ph/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CDAphgov
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/CDAPhilippinesgov/

The Department of Labor and Employment (Filipino: Kagawaran ng Paggawa at Empleyo, commonly abbreviated as DOLE) is the executive department of the Philippine government mandated to formulate policies, implement programs and services, and serve as the policy-coordinating arm of the Executive Branch in the field of labor and employment. It is tasked with the enforcement of the provisions of the Labor Code. 

Website:  https://www.dole.gov.ph/

Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/laborandemployment/

Address:   Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Building, Muralla Wing cor. General  Luna St., Intramuros,  Manila, Philippines Intramuros, Philippines 1002

Telephone Number:  DOLE Hotline: 1349 

Established in 1973, the Design Center of the Philippines pursues creating programs and improving services that emphasize the value of good design and empower Filipino MSMEs, designers, and consumers.

Website:  https://designcenter.ph

Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/DTI.DesignCenterPH/

Address:  G/F PTTC Building, Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, corner Roxas Boulevard, 1300 Pasay City,   Philippines

Telephone Number:  (632) 8832-1112 to 19 | (632) 8832-3649

Email Address:  info@designcenter.gov.ph