The Philippines Department of Finance issued a release on 2 April 2020 announcing the issuance of guidelines on tax-free imports of PPEs, test kits and medical supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The release includes that pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 11469 - the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, the DOF has issued Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 6-2020 and Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 7-2020, implementing Section 4(o) of this new law that exempts the importation of personal protective equipment (PPEs), COVID-19 test kits, medical and laboratory equipment and devices, consumable medical supplies, medicines, and other supplies as may...