Bill Type
Congress Name
Long Title
AN ACT EXEMPTING POP, ROCK OR SIMILAR CONCERTS FROM THE PAYMENT OF AMUSEMENT TAX ON GROSS RECEIPTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PARAGRAPH (c), SECTION 140 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991
Date filed
August 23, 2002
Scope
Urgent Bill
No
Legislative History
| House Bill/Resolution NO. House Bill No. 5148, 12th Congress of the Republic |
| FULL TITLE : AN ACT EXEMPTING POP, ROCK OR SIMILAR CONCERTS FROM THE PAYMENT OF AMUSEMENT TAX ON GROSS RECEIPTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PARAGRAPH (c), SECTION 140 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 |
| ABSTRACT : Pursuant to the constitutional guarantee or freedom of expression, it is the policy of the State to promote, support and strengthen the development and growth of the entertainment industry. It is to be noted that 'pop, rock, or similar concerts" arenot exempt from the payment of the amusement tax. > Finally, we posit that the distinct global competitiveness of the Filipino worker lies in his great artistic talents. It is the divinely-endowe d artistry and creativity of Filipinos that can bringthe Republic to a new age of millenial competitive advantage. |
| PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : MARCOS, IMEE R. |
| DATE FILED : 2002-08-23 |
| SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL |
| ADMINISTRATION BILL? No |
| URGENT BILL? No |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES |
| REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT ON 2002-09-04 |
Abstract
Pursuant to the constitutional guarantee or freedom of expression, it is the policy of the State to promote, support and strengthen the development and growth of the entertainment industry. It is to be noted that 'pop, rock, or similar concerts" arenot exempt from the payment of the amusement tax. > Finally, we posit that the distinct global competitiveness of the Filipino worker lies in his great artistic talents. It is the divinely-endowe d artistry and creativity of Filipinos that can bringthe Republic to a new age of millenial competitive advantage.
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