The municipality of Lila in Bohol says it does not impose a camera tax since it's not part of their revenue code
Why we fact-checked this:The Facebook advertisement bearing the claim was posted on September 20 by the Facebook page “Lila Whale Shark Watching,” which offers tourist diving, fun diving, and free diving. At the time of writing, the post has 95 reactions, 33 comments, and 29 shares.
This price list was also reposted by “Bohol Island News” which has 65,000 followers. It gained 260 reactions, 110 comments, and 83 shares. “They have no right to impose fees and other charges because these are not covered by our revenue code,” Lila Mayor Arturo Piollo said in aPiollo also labeled the circulating diving rates as “fake news” and “illegal” as the town has not allowed diving tour services since it is not done with preparations to ensure the safety of tourists.
The municipal government, however, said it had granted permission for establishments to rent out diving gear and equipment to divers who could provide a license and proof of diving experience.
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