Tax exemption on Bibles, religious articles backed 0 SHARES Share it! “Exempting Bibles and other religious articles from taxes will promote better accessibility of the masses to materials that would build character, good manners and conduct of Filipinos,” he said in an interview. Pantoja said even President Duterte himself showed genuine concern for the well being and values transformation of God-loving Filipinos when he declared National Bible Month to be celebrated and legislated the National Bible Day. “It is ironic that to enjoy tax exemption, churches are being required to secure first from the Bureau of Internal Revenue tax exemption certificates,” he was quoted in a report. Under Abante’s proposal, Bibles, religious books or articles, and other articles and merchandise imported to a church in the Philippines should be tax exempt.

Source: Manila Bulletin January 02, 2020 06:19 UTC