Smart Communications

2023 - 2 - 27

Smart Communications Hosts INNOVATE APAC 2023 ... (GlobeNewswire)

In-Person Event Convenes Customer Experience Executives and Thought Leaders for a Day of In-Depth Discussions, Lessons and Points of View...

To learn more, visit [smartcommunications.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=4tzedo3ot0ucNK0LSH9LPKm_rvUJ3VXpBPVdDMZcpTODtecUnAxdYjBXScqLFcruo32g45ZV3pQolweE57ZbdgmqVzXsxLf6fTlUuv6e8XC9RBLsp0knVA_V094ljY21). Smart Communications’ Conversation Cloud platform includes the enterprise-scale customer communications management (CCM) power of [SmartCOMM™](https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ysJnXWEfEGv0DeRolBULALUYPhxIdm_Lg0XDHUeIFwVdjo5pwT4MBNrvfM1Q6sCkMJaeMhuBaY5rUIAkmqS_DMOSm2NtCtI2piOdDhjShiBZwLgPJAfklQLTGAbVlt_L), forms transformation capabilities made possible by [SmartIQ™](https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=HTx4dWAgOKO55ScjASnmponAEtE-2e-nXGNwHf2yUwhQXW8Rc-p0aHEW8sEN2nPZDEhxXMU7mL2TBi4PmdgAke5rk9AJ2U9_pQ4PHunVIbisO4qzpVIWh_yCCUXGsSrk) and the trade documentation expertise of [SmartDX™](https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=11vIqkpqqCFDnOKnO36cm2xVa6LDtVsi8-2gEMpHhDsrfPWMSBavd-e2Yfqdb9N1t1bkKGca6tzOcj58FG1nWV5IxrmLXHGClbisFDAfPpAIPxi2-v40vZYw5Qpemcaj). During my keynote address, I'll draw comparisons between our research findings from Australia and the surrounding region and the results we have observed across Europe and the U.S. “Businesses are working as hard as ever to deliver next level customer experiences, but with new disruptions at every turn, it can feel like an insurmountable task,” said James Brown, CEO of Smart Communications. With ongoing shifts in global economics, regulatory oversight, supply chain shortages and climate driven disasters, this highly unpredictable environment is likely here to stay for the foreseeable future. "We have observed tremendous digital acceleration driven by the imperative to improve both employee and customer experience.

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PLDT crashes on SMART closure notice from Makati City (Philstar.com)

While SMART doesn't really have clean hands here in terms of its failure to obtain business permits for 2019-2022, that issue is just a nothingburger.

Merkado Barkada's opinions are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any particular stock. This whole thing feels dumb. SMART’s statement said that it would “continue to be in touch with the Makati LGU on the matters at hand”, and that it remains “committed to complying with Makati City’s local tax ordinances.”

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Unpaid taxes? Headquarters of Philippine wireless carrier Smart ... (Gulf News)

Makati City shutters headquarters of wireless operator over $57.8m in 'unpaid taxes'

We assure the public that our services remain available and accessible to our subscribers.” In general, a franchise tax is a kind of tax imposed on businesses or corporations chartered within a certain jurisdiction. The city administration said in a closure order dated February 23 that Smart headquarters violated City Ordinance No.

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Makati LGU to close other Smart offices in Makati for non-payment of ... (Manila Bulletin)

According to Makati City Administrator Atty. Claro Certeza, the closure order issued by the city government on the telecommunication company's (telco's) ...

The telecommunications company said that the Makati City government has “no jurisdiction to audit the company’s financial statements and operations in other branches nationwide. “When businesses in Makati choose to operate without a valid business permit, they are essentially operating outside the law. On May 31, 2019, Smart Communications opposed the city government’s motion and challenged the RTC’s decision before the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA). 23, Smart’s headquarters violated Section 4A.01 of the Revised Makati Revenue Code or City Ordinance No. According to the order of desistance or closure dated Feb. The Makati City local government said other offices of Smart Communications Inc.

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Makati padlocks Smart HQ over unpaid taxes worth P3.2 billion (INQUIRER.net)

Makati City shut down on Monday the head office of Smart Communications Inc. for its alleged unpaid taxes amounting to P3.2 billion.

Registered businesses in the city also reported total sales of P1.42 trillion last year. “When businesses in Makati choose to operate without a valid business permit, they are essentially operating outside the law,” City Administrator Claro Certeza said. for its alleged unpaid taxes amounting to some P3.2 billion and for operating without a business permit over the last four years. “I am committed to making sure all businesses are operating legally. Makati City Mayor Abby Binay urged businesses in the city to comply with the laws and obtain the necessary permits for their operations. In 2022, the CTA denied Smart’s petition and affirmed the decision of the Makati RTC.

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Makati closes Smart main office over unpaid taxes (The Manila Times)

(UPDATE) THE Makati City government on Monday issued a closure order against Smart Communications Inc.

But on May 31, 2019, Smart filed a comment/opposition against Makati's motion and challenged the court's decision before the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA). "I am committed to making sure all businesses are operating legally. "Smart has filed the appropriate cases to resolve outstanding legal issues; these cases remain pending. "Smart remains committed to complying with Makati City's local tax ordinances, and with applicable national laws, in respect of local taxation," it said. In a statement Monday, Smart said it will coordinate with the city government regarding the closure order. In a statement Monday, Makati City Administrator Claro Certeza said businesses in Makati operating without a valid business permit "are essentially operating outside the law."

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Makati orders Smart telco HQ shut over P3.2b tax, biz permit ... (manilastandard.net)

The Makati City government has ordered the closure of Smart Communications Inc. headquarters for operating without a business permit since 2019.

“When businesses in Makati choose to operate without a valid business permit, they are essentially operating outside the law. “I am committed to making sure all businesses are operating legally. 23 against the headquarters, located at 6799 Ayala Avenue in Barangay San Lorenzo, Makati City, for violating Section 4A.01 of the Revised Makati Revenue Code or City Ordinance No. The city government issued the closure order on Feb. The telecommunications company said that the Makati City government has “no jurisdiction to audit the company’s financial statements and operations in other branches nationwide. The company said its legal and tax teams are in talks with the Makati City local government over the alleged P3.2 billion tax deficiencies and for operating without a business permit since 2019.

Makati shuts down Smart HQ for unpaid taxes, lack of permit (Malaya)

THE city government of Makati yesterday padlocked the headquarters of PLDT's wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. for operating without a business per...

This is unacceptable, and I want to make it clear that we will not tolerate this kind of behavior, whether you are a big or small company,” Makati City Administrator Claro Certeza said after the closure order dated February 23 was posted at the main entrance door of Smart’s headquarters at No. “I am committed to making sure all businesses are operating legally. Our legal and tax teams continue to be in touch with the Makati LGU on the matters at hand,” it also said.

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