A showbiz ally

MANILA, Philippines - Rep. Irwin Tieng of Buhay Partylist proved that he is one of the showbiz’s allies when he succeeded in passing, via the third reading, the bill lowering the Amusement Tax or House Bill 5624. According to industry insiders, this move will help the industry during these hard times.

Rep. Irwin is the principal proponent of this bill, which will be discussed soon in a bicameral committee meeting between representatives of the Senate and Congress, and then, to the Office of the President for the final approval.

Aside from the bill, Irwin has hands full with other bills that aim to help other sectors of the society like the Anti-camcording Bill (HB 4117), which is set for final reading, Cyber-boso Bill (HB 4315), which has already passed the committee level (Committee on Justice), Restoring Philippine Inventors Commission Bill (HB 5152), Braille Bill (HB 4217) and Anti-Texting While Driving Bill (HB4917).

“I am just fulfilling my responsibility to my constituents,” says Irwin. “I am happy with all these developments, but there are still a lot of work ahead. I am thankful that I have people supporting me.”