Section 9January 16, 2003, Sec./Art. 9

Tax Provisions. - The grantee, its successor or assigns, shall be subject to the payment of all taxes, duties, fees or charges and other impositions under the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) of 1997, as amended, and other applicable laws; Provided, That nothing herein shall be construed as epealing any specific tax exemptions, incentives, or privieleges granted under any relevant law; Provided further, That all rights privileges, benefits and exemptions accorded to existing and future broadcasting station franchises shall likewise be extended to the grantee.

The grantee shall file the return with the city or province where its facility is located and pay the taxes due thereon to the Commission of Internal Revenue or his duly authorized representatives in accordance with the NIRC and the return shall be subject to audit by the Bureau of Internal Revenue.