The Bureau of Internal Revenue announced that the submission of appointment log books and schedule of service fees is extended until May 31 2014. Dentists and other professionals are reminded of this new deadline.

Appointment log books, affidavits and other requirements are contained in BIR Order 4-2013 issued March 3, and violators face the penalty of P1,000 to P50,000 fine and one to 10 years imprisonment.

Philippine Dental Association’s response to the BIR Memorandum that Commissioner Kim Henares will be coming out with with regards to displaying of fees for professionals.

The Philippine Dental Association strongly condemns the recent bombing in Cagayan De Oro which killed 6 people including a doctor and some healthcare representatives and hurt scores of attendees of the recent Medical and Dental Conferences. Our PDA President Dr. Fernandez was supposed to be with some of the group for a night cap but declined as he prioritized sleep as he is due for a more hectic schedule. Dr. Andy thanks Dr. Luis Uy who declined the invitation on his behalf as Dr. Uy knows the president’s predicament.

Whenever the PDA President and his entourage goes out of town, there really are risks that everybody take. Let us pray for safety of all who travel on behalf of PDA. May this open the eyes of everyone to greater appreciation of the work being done by those who take the lead in propagating the objectives of our beloved PDA. Let’s all keep the faith! God bless PDA!

Dr. Arleen R Reyes
PDA Explorer Editor