Allocating 50% of Amusement Tax to Bacolod City's Culture and Arts Programs
Supporting Bacolod's Culture and Arts: Council Urges Mayor to Allocate 50% of Amusement Tax. The Bacolod City Council has passed a resolution advocating for 50% of the amusement tax from cockfighting activities to be allocated to the city’s culture and arts programs. Councilor Em Ang highlights the potential of this revenue to enhance cultural and artistic initiatives, fostering creativity and contributing to the city's economic development. This move aligns with City Ordinance No. 413, emphasizing the importance of preserving and promoting Filipino values through arts and culture.
Source: sunstar.com.ph