English: Gatchalian, however, noted that the tax code already provides for different tax exemptions. The 13th month pay, for example, is exempt from tax. When he quizzed the DOF on how the proposed measure will cause inefficiencies in the tax system, the lawmaker also emphasized that elections are only held every three years.
Filipino: Ngunit ayon kay Gatchalian, marami nang mga nakasaad na exemptions sa tax codes. Ang 13th month pay, halimbawa ay hindi pinapatawan ng tax. Pahayag pa ng mambabatas, minsan lamang naman kada tatlong taon isinasagawa ang halalan.