By Dennis Legaspi
Gerry H. Brimo, Chairman of the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, led a delegation of directors and officers of the large scale metallic mining group in presenting to the reporters and editors of the Manila Bulletin the chamber's position on Senate Bill 1979 or "The Taxation of Mineral Products".
The bill seeks to amend Republic Act 8424 otherwise known as "The National Internal Revenue Act of 1997".
The Chamber of Mines sees the imposition of additional taxes on the industry on top of existing taxes and royalties will make the Philippines as the "most taxed" jurisdiction in the world.
Mr. Brimo also presented the revenue potential of the mining sector should it be allowed to operate without the many restrictions imposed on it.
Left to Right: Roy Antonio (Corporate Affairs Manager, Sagittarius Mines, Inc.), Jose Leviste (Chairman, Oceania Gold), Joaquin Lagonera (President, Sagittarius Mines, Inc.), Loreto Cabañes (Business Editor, MB), Isabel de Leon (News Editor, MB), Gerry Brimo (Chairman/CEO, Nickel Asia Corporation & President, COMP), Ron Recidoro (Executive Director, Chamber of Mines of the Philippines), Dennis Legaspi (MANILA BULLETIN)