MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo R. Duterte said he will not allow the demolition of informal settlers’ dwellings if there is no available relocation site like what he did in Davao City.
Duterte said his administration needs a lot of funds that could be used for anti-poverty programs and reforms.
He revealed that he has instructed Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Caesar Dulay to be strict in collecting taxes.
The president also told BIR officials to strictly enforce laws on tax-free importation of goods by rich businessmen who have evaded the regulations by not paying correct taxes.
He also made a warning to those who are engaged in destructive businesses such as logging operations, which have destroyed large tracks of forest lands especially in Mindanao.