In the middle of criticisms to its decision to reopen controversial Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), the Duterte administration promises it will be more strict especially with its taxes.
TAXES. POGO workers in Makati City gather their belongings as they are instructed to work from home during the lockdown on March 18, 2020. Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler
"The Bureau of Internal Revenue is making sure that Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators and their respective service providers are properly registered and will pay the correct amount of income taxes and franchise fees to the government before they are allowed to resume operations during the quarantine period," said Lambino.
The same is required for POGO service providers, including that they should have already paid the 25% final withholding tax due from their foreign employees.
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