Vice Ganda to public: Seek tax proceed accountability

Metro Manila, Philippines – “Unkabogable Star” Vice Ganda reminded the public of the importance of paying taxes and their right to demand transparency on spending revenue proceeds.

An event on Tuesday, March 4, recognized Vice as one of the top taxpayers in Quezon City.

"Pag top taxpayer ka, parang may nagawa kang tama at naiambag para sa bansang ito," he said.

[Translation: When you're a top taxpayer, it’s like you've done something right and contributed to this country.]

He encouraged the public to comply with the requirement..

"Obligado tayong magbayad ng buwis [We are obliged to pay taxes],” Vice said.

He also called on the people to hold the government accountable on spending tax proceeds.

"Sa bawat kilos natin, nagbabayad tayo ng buwis. At dahil sa nagbabayad tayo ng buwis, mayroon tayong karapatan na tanungin: nasaan yung binayad nating buwis?"

[Translation: With every action, we pay taxes. And because we pay taxes, we have the right to ask: Where did our money go?]

"Kaya pagkatapos natin magbayad ng buwis, tatanungin natin: nasaan na yung quality of life? Nasaan na yung projects? Nasaan na po ang tulay? Bakit bumagsak ang tulay sa Isabela? Karapatan natin kumuwestiyon at magsalita dahil pera po natin ang ginamit natin doon."

[Translation: So after we pay our taxes, we must ask: where is the improved quality of life? Where are the projects? Where is the bridge? Why did the bridge in Isabela collapse? We have the right to question and speak up because it is our money that was used there.]

Other celebrity taxpayers recognized during the event included Jennylyn Mercado, Dennis Trillo, Dingdong Dantes, Kim Chiu, Darren Espanto, and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.