Open Letter to the Congress of the Republic of the Philippines On Taxes, Duties, and Fees on Books
Aug 21, 2009
21 August 2009 Dear Senators and Congressmen of the Philippines: RE: Taxes, Duties and Fees On Books I am uncertain if you are aware of this. The Great Book Blockade of 2009 continues in spite of repeated government “press release” that it has been lifted. Our Republic continues to persecute readers in spite the fact that the President of the Philippines touched on this very issue during her State of the Nation: “Taxes should come from alcohol and tobacco and not from books. Tax h
