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Pushing for a tax hike will only force big businesses to transfer operations to other locations which can offer lower tax rates, it added.


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CITY SECRETARY ROGELIO MARASIGAN

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Makati approves business tax hike

By Michael Punongbayan | November 4, 2005 - 12:00am

After weeks of discussions and debates, the Makati City Council has approved a more "business-stimulating" Revenue Code that increases business taxes with considerations so as not to drive away businesses...

Metro

Defer tax increase, MBC tells Makati City

September 26, 2005 - 12:00am

Unless Makati City wants Taguig or Pasig City to be the country’s next business capital, it should scrap plans to increase business tax rates at least for the next two years, the Makati Business Club (MBC) said...

Metro

Makati City to expand no smoking zones

June 8, 2002 - 12:00am

The City Government of Makati is planning to expand the coverage of its anti-smoking laws to cover all of the commercial establishments. Draft Ordinance 2002-090 aims to identify and expand the non-smoking areas...

Metro

City Ordinance to curb massive tax evation

December 16, 2001 - 12:00am

The City Council of Makati has approved an ordinance requiring all landowners in the city to submit a declaration of whether their property is being rented out or leased. City Ordinance 2001-108 is meant to curb...

Metro