Claim: Rebutting Palace Spokesperson Harry Roque's statement that Congress has yet to pass a law exempting athletes from paying taxes on their winnings, Senate Minority Leader Franklin "Frank" Drilon was mistaken in noting that Republic Act No. 10699, enacted in 2015 during the term of the late President Benigno Aquino III, already provided a tax exemption for winnings in national and international sports competitions.
Fact-check: VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Drilon wrong in claiming PNoy-era law exempted athletes' winnings from tax payments
Verdict: rebutting palace spokesperson harry roque's statement that congress has yet to pass a law exempting athletes from paying taxes on their winnings, senate minority leader franklin "frank" drilon was mistaken in noting that republic act no. 10699, enacted in 2015 during the term of the late president benigno aquino iii, already provided a tax exemption for winnings in national and international sports competitions.
Organisation: VERA Files
Author: Unknown
Date published: 2021-08-09T20:00:00