Restaurant owner in Palawan seeks tax break amid pandemic

A restaurant owner in Palawan has requested a tax break or holiday due to ongoing pandemic-related limitations.

Palawan, despite having low COVID-19 cases, is still experiencing economic impacts from the pandemic.

Christian Yayen suggests that the national government consider tax breaks for restaurants and tourism sectors hit hardest by the crisis.

Department of the Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya stated that the Inter-Agency Task Force needs to consult with local chief executives before making a decision.