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CMEPA seen to boost PERA adoption among Filipinos

July 22, 2025

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THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expects more Filipinos to grow their retirement funds under the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) with the recent implementation of Republic Act No. 12214 or the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA).

"The CMEPA strengthens the role of PERA by offering stronger incentives for long-term savings," SEC Chairperson Francisco Ed.

Lim said in an e-mailed statement on Monday.

"It encourages companies to support their employees' retirement planning while simultaneously increasing the capital available in the financial system, stimulating the local stock market," he added.

One of the CMEPA's provisions is a 50% additional tax deduction for private employers who contribute an amount equal to or greater than their employees' PERA contributions.

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