During his speech, Vice Ganda reminded the people of their responsibility and rights as taxpayers.
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) honored Vice Ganda as among the Top Taxpayers of Quezon City, and here’s his speech.
Among the celebrity top taxpayers for 2024 in Quezon City, according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), was Vice Ganda. Reportedly, he topped the list, and he was recognized during a Tax Campaign Kick-Off event on March 4.
He was given the opportunity to give a speech, and in his speech, he made striking statements that reminded people of their responsibilities and rights as taxpayers. The superstar comedian also underscored the significance of the government agency using the people’s taxes for good.
Vice stressed where our taxes go. From public services like healthcare, education, infrastructure, and social programs to building infrastructures for the development and improvement of the country, everyone makes contributions.
Along with this obligation and responsibility are our rights to question and ask for results. He noted how difficult it is to earn money, which is just right to seek answers.
“Kaya pagkatapos nating magbayad ng buwis, tatanungin natin, ‘Nasaan na po yung quality of life? Nasaan na po yung projects? Nasaan na po yung yung tulay? Bakit po bumagsak ang tulay sa Isabela?’ Karapatan po natin yon. Tama po ba?”
He noted that our obligation to pay for our taxes comes back to the people in many forms of public services.
In his speech, he was talking about the new Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela province that collapsed on February 27. Several people got injured as when the bridge collapsed, four cars fell into the Cagayan River.
The project was completed with a total of Php 1,225,537,087.92 cost, “covering both the bridge and its approaches,” as per the Department of Public Works and Highways.
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