MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Can the Philippines attract global investments while confronting corruption at home? Can smarter tax policies create jobs, protect taxpayers, and help solve the world’s greatest challenges?
For Raymond “Mon” Abrea, CPA, MBA, MPA (Harvard), global tax policy expert and Founder and Chief Tax Advisor of Asian Consulting Group (ACGlobal), these are not competing priorities. They are interconnected responsibilities.
“We don’t need to hold public office to help shape public policy. Governance is a shared responsibility. We must promote the Philippines abroad while demanding accountability and meaningful reforms at home.”
A Harvard Kennedy School graduate and Mason Fellow, with an MBA from Ateneo de Manila University and executive education in climate policy at Oxford and international tax policy at Duke University, Abrea has built his advocacy around fair taxation, institutional accountability, and inclusive economic growth.
From Harvard to international policy forums, the Filipino tax expert advances good governance, investment competitiveness, and global partnerships—reimagining a world without corruption, climate change, and poverty.
From Policy Advocacy to Meaningful Reforms
Over 15 years, Abrea has engaged policymakers, legislators, international institutions, business organizations, and revenue agencies through policy consultations, legislative hearings, research, and public commentary.
ACGlobal has consistently advocated risk-based tax audits, modernized revenue administration, investment incentives, and stronger taxpayer protection.
These priorities are reflected in government-led reforms, including the CREATE MORE Act, which provides for the Registered Business Enterprises Taxpayer Service (RBETS), electronic VAT refund centers, and risk-based refund processing.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue’s 2026 audit reforms likewise introduced stronger risk-based selection and audit controls.
Yet Abrea maintains that legislation must translate into measurable improvements.
“Audit the powerful. Protect MSMEs. Attract foreign investments. Before taxing Filipinos more, government must collect better, investigate unexplained wealth, and protect public money from corruption.”
Reimagining the World Through Tax Policy
Abrea’s advocacy extends beyond Philippine borders.
Through his Reimagining the World book series, he explores taxation, governance, sustainability, and economic justice as instruments for addressing corruption, climate change, and poverty.
He is completing the final installment, Reimagining the World Without Poverty, for a planned 2027 launch.
He also continues conversations with international experts and global leaders through his Thought Leaders and Game Changers podcast on Spotify.
“Imagine taxes funding education instead of corruption, climate solutions instead of environmental destruction, and opportunities that lift families out of poverty. That is the world worth fighting for.”
Connecting Global Capital With Philippine Opportunities
ACGlobal’s 2026 Philippine Investment Mission has expanded its engagement across Asia, Australia, North America, and Europe, with European activities scheduled to conclude this December.
Its successful global launch of WHY INVEST IN THE PHILIPPINES? CREATE MORE Edition has reached international audiences, with over 10,000 complimentary copies distributed across more than 30 states, countries, and regions.
Abrea expressed particular gratitude to Philippine embassies, consulates general, Philippine Trade and Investment Centers (PTICs), investment promotion agencies, ASEAN business councils, foreign chambers, host institutions, and corporate partners worldwide.
“Our diplomats, trade representatives, and international partners are indispensable to economic diplomacy. Their collaboration helps turn global interest into investment opportunities, meaningful partnerships, quality jobs, and shared prosperity.”
ACGlobal’s Next Chapter: Partnerships, Technology, and Global Leadership
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, ACGlobal is expanding its strategic network across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
The firm is inviting international experts and business leaders to join its Global Advisory Board, while seeking technology partners and investors to redevelop a mobile platform designed to simplify tax compliance across the Philippines and Southeast Asia—making professional guidance and services accessible at taxpayers’ fingertips.
For Abrea, global expansion serves a greater purpose: bringing international expertise, innovation, and investment opportunities home.
“The world doesn’t need another conversation about good governance without action. We need policymakers willing to reform, businesses willing to invest responsibly, and citizens willing to demand accountability.”
As ACGlobal concludes another year of international engagement, Abrea’s mission remains unchanged:
“We can build a globally competitive Philippines without compromising integrity. We can attract investments while holding the powerful accountable. And we can serve our country without being in government.”
“My country is my business. Building a better Philippines is everyone’s responsibility.”
ACGlobal welcomes global advisory partners, institutional investors, technology collaborators, and international media engagements.
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