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BIR suspends controversial QR badge requirement
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RapplerLead•3h ago
BIR suspends controversial QR badge requirement
The BIR stops the mandatory online display of registration badges, which had an original deadline of October 31, following complaints over data privacy and additional red tape

Coverage timeline (5 newsrooms, earliest first):
- •The Manila TimesSenators seek BIR pause on registration badge
- •GMA News OnlineMandatory display ng registration seal badge ng mga online seller, creator, sinuspinde ng BIR
- •The Manila TimesAquino welcomes BIR suspension of online sellers’ seal requirement
- •The Philippine StarBIR pauses seal badge rule for online sellers, creators
- •RapplerLeadBIR suspends controversial QR badge requirement
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