SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
Third Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and

Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No, _ 6367

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 2015 Miss Universe Pageant was held last December 20, 2015 in
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA where 80 contestants competed and from these 80
contestants, our very own Miss Philippines, Kagay-anon, Pia Alonzo
Wurtzbach came out on top by finally bringing back the Miss Universe crown
after a 42-year drought for the Philippines

As Miss Universe, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach will be receive prizes, a
salary and other perks inIcuding:

a year-long salary as Miss Universe;

luxury accommodations in a New York City apartment for the
duration of her reign, including living expenses;

a one-year scholarship from the New York Film Academy;

a year’s supply of hair care products and tools from Farouk
Systems, the makers of CHI Haircare;

a new custom diamond tiara designed by DIC worth $300,000;

a shoe wardrobe from Chinese Laundry Shoes;

eveningwear by Sherri Hill;

swimwear by Yamamay; denim by Carrera Jeans;

skincare products from IMAGE Skincare;

a year's worth of sunless tanning products and services from
Bold Sunless Tanning;

two Business Class Round-Trip tickets to travel from USA to
Asia provided by Delta;

personal services including membership to Gravity Fitness and
hair services from John Barrett Salon;

modeling portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil
Berisha;

representation by Rubenstein Public Relations;

dermatology and skincare services provided by Dr. Cheryl
Thellman-Karcher;

professional health and nutrition consultation by Tanya
Zuckerbrot, MS, RD and dental services by Dr. Jan Linhart,
DDS:

casting opportunities and professional representation by the
Miss Universe Organization;

extensive travel representing sponsors and charitable partners;


* access to various New York City events including movie
premiers and screenings, Broadway shows and launch parties;

year-long consultation with a fashion stylist, and

«access to a personal appearance wardrobe.

In View of the tremendous achievement of Kagay-anon Ms. Pia Alonzo
Wurtzbach and for bringing pride and honor to the Philippines by winning the
2016 Miss Universe Pageant, it is only right that all her winings nad prizes be
exempt from any form of taxes and duties.

It is in this light that the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly
sought

RUFUS/B. RODR'

wah fos JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Third Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

6367

House Bill No.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR TAX EXEMPTIONS ON ALL THE WINNINGS AND
PRIZES OF MISS PIA ALONZO WURTHBACH ON HER VICTORY AS
MISS UNIVERSE 2015-12-26

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress Assembled:

SECTION 1. It is hereby mandated that all the winnings, prizes and perks
given to Miss Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach on her victory as Miss Universe 2015 be
‘exempt from any form of taxes and duties.

SEC 2. The tax exemptions shall cover all her prizes including:

«her year-long salary as Miss Universe;

«luxury accommodations in a New York City apartment for the
duration of her reign, including living expenses;

«a one-year scholarship from the New York Film Academy;

a year's supply of hair care products and tools from Farouk
Systems, the makers of CHI Haircare;

* anewcustom diamond tiara designed by DIC worth $300,000;

‘* a shoe wardrobe from Chinese Laundry Shoes;

¢ eveningwear by Sheri Hill;

«swimwear by Yamamay; denim by Carrera Jeans;

«skincare products from IMAGE Skincare;

* a year's worth of sunless tanning products and services from
Bold Sunless Tanning;

* two Business Class Round-Trip tickets to travel from USA to
Asia provided by Delta;

© personal services including membership to Gravity Fitness and
hair services from John Barrett Salon;

¢ modeling portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil
Berisha;

* representation by Rubenstein Public Relations;

* dermatology and skincare services provided by Dr. Cheryl
Thellman-Karcher;


© professional health and nutrition consultation by Tanya
Zuckerbrot, MS, RD and dental services by Dr. Jan Linhart,
D.D.S.;

* casting opportunities and professional representation by the
Miss Universe Organization;
extensive travel representing sponsors and charitable partners;

* access to various New York City events including movie
premiers and screenings, Broadway shows and launch parties;
year-long consultation with a fashion stylist,
access to a personal appearance wardrobe; and
such other prizes, winnings and perks which are given to her by
reason of her being Miss Universe 2015

SEC 3. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following
its full and complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation

Approved.