An Ordinance Granting Exemptions to Small and Home Based Business Owners from Payment of Business Tax in Valenzuela City

February 12, 2018*** Excerpts from the minutes of the 63rd Regular Session of the 7th City Council of Valenzuela held on February 12, 2018 at 3:41 P.M. at the City Council's Session Hall, 3rd Floor, Legislative Building, Valenzuela City Hall, Karuhatan, Valenzuela City, Metropolitan Manila.VALENZUELA CITY ORDINANCE NO. 442-18AN ORDINANCE GRANTING EXEMPTIONS TO SMALL AND HOME BASED BUSINESS OWNERS FROM PAYMENT OF BUSINESS TAX IN VALENZUELA CITYAuthored by: Councilor Rovin Andrew M. Feliciano, Councilor Antonio R. Espiritu, Councilor Jennifer Pingree-Esplana, Councilor Marlon Paulo C. Alejandrino, Councilor Ricardo Ricarr C. Enriquez, Councilor Ramon L. Encarnacion, Councilor Kimberly Ann D.V. Galang, Councilor Crissha M. Pineda, Councilor Lailanie P. Nolasco, Councilor Rosalie Esteban-Cayco, Councilor Kristian Rome T. Sy, Councilor Maria Cecilia V. Mayo and Councilor Fernando C. Francisco.WHEREAS, the constitution mandates that the government shall promote the quality of life of the people. Towards this end, Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 provides that the local government units shall pursue undertakings to enhance economic prosperity, among other concerns;WHEREAS,...