Reaction Paper
Reaction Paper
Register, File and Pay (RFP) is an info-graphic video which educates Filipino citizens on
how easy it is to pay taxes right. The video contains simplified steps and approach which will be
helpful for the taxpayers to fulfill their obligations. Moreover it assures business owners,
especially for the small ones, that it is less of a struggle to comply with business taxation today
since the Bureau of Internal Revenue offers the “Register, File, and Pay”.
On the other hand, “Angat pa, Pinas!” is a tax advocacy campaign of the Bureau of
Internal Revenue (BIR) and Department of Finance which was launched in February 2014. The
music video shows where our taxes go and how it benefits the country and the taxpayers
themselves. It also incorporates the interconnecting concepts of paying taxes and patriotism. The
opening lyrics of the song was “O, atin ng simulan... isang hakbang para sa kinabukasan” which
simply encourages us to pay our taxes as it will help us not only at the present day but also in the
future. Moreover, paying taxes is our civic duty to do so that is why it is significant to know how
taxes work. However, as a Filipino citizen, it is unavoidable to think if the taxes payed by the
taxpayers really go to where they are intended to be and not just in the pockets of the government
authorities. This fear for corrupt government authorities will only fade if we, Filipinos, will be
more cautious and smart in choosing our leaders. Thus, the feeling of hope for a future that is
free of corruption, which the music video gives to its viewers, is only possible if we will be
careful about who we will support and what we will believe. Our next chance is coming soon so
we need to recognize who will truly help and lead our country in order to make it a better one.