Bureau of Internal Revenue(BIR)

Hi, I would like to request information regarding to;

1. How many Virtual Assistants or freelancers are there in Marikina City, Mandaluyong City, Pasig City?
2. Figures and facts about VA or freelancers who paying taxes as self employed

Dear Mr. Gayo:
Mabuhay!
Thank you for utilizing the eFOI portal (www.foi.gov.ph) and exercising your right to information under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on Rough Estimate of Number of VAs/ Freelancers in 3 Different Cities, dated Feb. 29, 2024.
After careful consideration, we resolve to deny your request due to the reason that the requested information is restricted by rules under Sec 270 of the NIRC, as amended, and is also under the exceptions lists of the Revenue District Offices. 
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