Stamping Action
Noel and I thought that our accounting firm would handle submission of our company ITR (income tax return forms). Since today was the deadline, we had to fly to QC Hall at lunch time and get the papers notarized before submitting to the BIR. (Rentas Internas) We expected it to be much worse than it actually was. Several tables were outside the BIR building manned by people in neon green shirts. (Really wish we had photos!). But what was really amazing was how these people managed to maintain their jolly moods and helpful dispositions (as the typical government worker seems to display in Quezon City). And the stamping was just crazy. Two stamps were needed before your form and two copies of your financials were received: the date on every page and the official BIR stamp. One guy was doing both stamps with one hand with a jaw-dropping wrist action that produced a catchy beat each time his stamp hit the pieces of paper. Now multiply this sound by about 20. There was enough rhythm in that place to produce a STOMP concert! :) And the process was relatively painless in spite of the unforgiving summer heat.
