When it comes to financing social protection programs, taxes are seen as a major resource.
This can be problematic in countries where tax evasion and tax avoidance by individuals and companies are rampant, such as the Philippines.
The former head of the country’s internal revenue bureau, Kim Henares, was outspoken when it came to calling out businessmen or celebrities found with tax discrepancies in their annual tax reports. Under her leadership, the bureau also launched several catchy advertisements meant to inform and encourage citizens to pay their dues to the government.
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Jenny Lei Ravelo@JennyLeiRavelo
Jenny Lei Ravelo is a Devex Senior Reporter based in Manila. She covers global health, with a particular focus on the World Health Organization, and other development and humanitarian aid trends in Asia Pacific. Prior to Devex, she wrote for ABS-CBN, one of the largest broadcasting networks in the Philippines, and was a copy editor for various international scientific journals. She received her journalism degree from the University of Santo Tomas.
