Salceda urges agencies to resolve VAT concerns

ALBAY Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda has asked the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to resolve remaining issues with value-added tax exemptions and VAT zero-rating of registered business enterprises (RBEs) with tax incentives on or before June 20, the next date of the monthly physical filing of VAT returns.

This, “so that the VAT problem stops getting bigger for locators as soon as possible.” Salceda made the “urgent request” during Tuesday’s committee meeting of the House tax panel chaired by Salceda.

Salceda, House ways and means committee chair, explained the actions taken by the committee to address House Resolution (HR) 490, authored by Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, which directed the Committee to determine inconsistencies between the CREATE Law and its corresponding administrative issuances regarding VAT privileges of registered business enterprises.

Salceda said that the committee found that “There are substantial inconsistencies between the CREATE Law and the IRR and BIR issuances.” Maricel V. Cruz

Other House officials, including former President-turned senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Lakas-CMD president emeritus; Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe, LakasCMD executive vice president; and Agusan del Norte Rep. Jose Aquino II, Lakas-CMD secretary general witnessed the oath-taking.

Welcoming the party’s new member, Romualdez said he is happy that Flores decided to join Lakas-CMD and be a partner in providing the people with a stronger voice to effect positive transformations.

He also urged the Lakas-CMD members to continue working with the administration of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. for a more inclusive and prosperous future and effect a meaningful difference in addressing various problems besetting the country.

“As promised, we continue to grow in support of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Agenda for Prosperity and socioeconomic development roadmap. Let us join together in our drive for meaningful progress in addressing our country’s critical issues,” Romualdez said.

Tingog celebrates Mother’s Day with gift-giving event

IN A heartwarming celebration of Mother’s Day, Tingog Party-list led by Reps. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez organized on Tuesday a remarkable giftgiving event to honor and appreciate the invaluable role of mothers in society.

Held in partnership with Barangay Southside Makati and the Philippine Qipao Cultural Charity under the guidance of Congressional Staff member Jessica Medina, the event was aimed at acknowledging and appreciating the dedication and sacrifices of mothers in their daily lives.

The community of Barangay Southside Makati buzzed with anticipation and excitement as the Tingog Party-list prepared to celebrate Mother’s Day.

Tingog Party-list meticulously curated a memorable occasion for 150 deserving beneficiaries, specifically focusing on mothers.

As the sponsor of this event, Winny Chang, Qipao founder, led the distribution of gifts to the 150 beneficiaries alongside her two executives for the Chinese and Filipinos, Jewell Gomez and Shirley Go.

This collaborative effort resulted in the successful distribution of 150 sets of gifts.

Each gift set consisted of a selection of items, including flowers, vitamins, powdered milk, Chinese delicacies, and a complete set of toiletries.

Maricel V. Cruz