Requested from BIR by R. ROBLES at 03:07 PM on
Nov 17, 2021.
Purpose: This is in connection with articles I am writing as a Filipino journalist.
Date of Coverage: 09/01/1989 - 11/17/2021
Tracking no: #BIR-384994967350
ROBLES 03:07 PM, Nov 17, 2021
I would like to request information regarding the following:
1) Has the Marcos family paid estate tax after the death of the late Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos?
2) If yes, how much?
3) Did the Marcos family avail of any tax amnesty law on their payment of the estate tax?
4. Has former Sen Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. remitted to the BIR his deficiency taxes and interests as directed to him first by the Regional Trial Court, then the Court of Appeals, then the Supreme Court, in connection with this 1995 tax cases?
5. If yes, how much did he finally pay and when?
Best, Raissa Robles
Du 11:25 AM, Nov 19, 2021
November 19, 2021
Dear RAISSA,
Thank you for your request dated Nov 17, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Estate tax of the late Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. and the tax deficiencies of Ferdinand Marcos Jr..
We received your request on Nov 17, 2021 and will respond on or before Dec 08, 2021 03:07:44 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEEJJUi0zODQ5OTQ5NjczNTAM, for request with ticket number #BIR-384994967350.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Ana Marie Du
FOI Officer
Decision Maker 03:57 PM, Dec 06, 2021
December 6, 2021
Dear RAISSA ROBLES,
This refer to your letter of Nov 17, 2021 03:07:44 PM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Estate tax of the late Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. and the tax deficiencies of Ferdinand Marcos Jr..
Our response to your request is due on Dec 08, 2021 03:07:44 PM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request because this Office seeking a directive if we could provide such confidential and sensitive data.
I apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Jan 05, 2022 03:07:44 PM.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEEJJUi0zODQ5OTQ5NjczNTAM, for request with ticket number #BIR-384994967350.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
BIR Collection Service Decision Maker
FOI Officer
ROBLES 04:54 PM, Dec 09, 2021
Dear Ana Marie Du and BIR Collection Service Decision Maker
FOI Officer,
I can understand if you ask for one week to review my request, but making ,me wait for nearly another month for the reply is a bit too much. Pls shorten the waiting period. I believe whatever confidentiality there is in the data I am asking is overridden by utmost public interest since the person in question is seeking the presidency. The data I am asking is not even a matter of national security . As Pres. Rodrigo Duterte said in his EO No. 2, the FOI implements “Section 7, Article III of the Constitution (which) guarantees the right of the people to information on matters of public concern.” And certainly, the replies to my requests are a matter of utmost public concern. Besides, the subject has already replied in part to my questions and I am merely verifying his replies. In fact, the subject's lawyer advised people to check with the BIR, which is what I did. In addition, the BIR has been very vocal about collecting estate taxes, and should the subject win, he would have the power over taxes.
Hoping to hear from you by next week,
Raissa Robles, journalist
ROBLES 08:32 PM, Dec 14, 2021
I believe that the moment the Marcos camp released these "documents" claiming payments of deficiency taxes to the BIR and showing a letter addressed to the BIR main office, the subject altogether ceased to be a private and confidential matter.
To see the documents, pls read the story below and look at the documents presented along with the story -
https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/06/opinion/columns/disunity-in-marcos-jrs-party-calls-into-question-his-leadership-competence/1824856
By the same token, the matter of payment of taxes on the estate of the late President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr is of equal and highest public concern and importance since former Senator Ferdinand Marcos, Jr is the Supreme Court appointed "executioner" for the settlement of these estate taxes.
I hope you will treat this matter with utmost speed since time is of the essence.
Sincerely,
Raissa Robles
journalist
ROBLES 05:07 PM, Jan 05, 2022
Hi,
I was promised a response today.
But nothing has arrived.
So I'm following up.
Thanks.
Raissa
January 27, 2022
Dear RAISSA ROBLES,
Greetings!
In response to your request, please see the attached file for your information and guidance
Thank you
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