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INC and VAT

Some religions are truly the opium of the masses.

While the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines expressed its opposition to the increase in VAT (as well as Charter change), and members of other Christian denominations are protesting in the streets against the VAT bill, the Iglesia ni Manalo–errr, Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)– is reportedly supporting it.

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On Cam With The VAT Reps

Before posing for the camera, check first if you’d want yourself seen with the group you’re having a photo with.

Akbayan Rep. Etta Rosales in a press release decried “malicious news spreading through text messages falsely accusing her and other legislators like Quezon Rep. Erin Tañada of voting in favor of the value added tax bill.”