The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has recently released the Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 60-2020 which discusses the fact that online sellers or any entities conducting digital transactions will be required to register their businesses and previous activities for taxation purposes until July 31 of this year. Read: The BIR Urges Online Sellers to Register […]
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The BIR Urges Online Sellers to Register Businesses as They Should be Taxed
The Bureau of Internal Revenue, known as BIR, now requires online sellers and other businesses perusing through digital economics or electronic means for their compliance to register their businesses, past activities, and the settlement of their transactions for taxation purposes on or before July 31. According to the Circular, this will require people who are […]
Registration of Bicycles — Considered by the CCTO
Because of the new normal where a majority of travelers and commuters would choose and select riding bicycles, the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) is looking at the option of persuading all bicycle owners with the registration of bicycles if they will be travelling using vehicles that are not motorized. Spokesman of the CCTO, Ronnie […]
Jail Time for Six Years for Customers Who Cancel Food Delivery Orders
Ever since the start of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), many people have been inclined to food delivery. Other than the fact that it’s convenient, they’re safe from the virus because they would not be required to go out anymore. But along with that, a lot of issues have been born, including the challenging fate […]
The “PM Sent” Culture Must Come to a Halt
As a consumer, when you’re able to find an interesting product online without a price on the listing, what’s the first thing you do? Do you contact the seller? Do you look for feedback? If you’ve experienced it, you might find it to be annoying and time-consuming. Instead of just seeing the price, you’d still […]
Bill That Would Move the School Calendar to August, OK-ed by the Senate
Through all of the fuss and the temporary decisions made by lawmakers and some school heads, the Senate finally approved a bill that would allow the President to move the school calendar to August of this year. Senate Bill (S.B.) 1541 or also known as the Act to Lengthen the School Calendar from Two Hundred […]
Salceda Seeks Additional Taxes on Digital Services Such as Netflix and Google to Raise Government Revenues
Due to the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), many people stayed confined in their homes, finding nothing but different ways on how they can entertain themselves. Some of these digital entertainment sources include Facebook, Netflix, Lazada (for online shopping), Shopee, and the like. In addition to that, the government’s budget was also cut because of the […]