Senate Panel Investigates Tax Leakage Due to Fake PWD IDs.
December 5, 2024
Manila: The Senate Committee of Ways and Means, led by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, held a public hearing on Thursday to tackle the issue of fake Person with Disability (PWD) identification cards and their negative impact on government revenues. The meeting focused on Senate Resolution 1239, filed by Gatchalian, which raises concerns about tax leakages from the misuse of fraudulent PWD IDs. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian highlighted that the law was designed to aid the PWD sector and share the collective responsibility of supporting them. However, the 32 percent discount-comprising a 20 percent discount and VAT exemption-has become an
