Publishing the Full Text of the MOA Between the BIR and the Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center

June 27, 2023 REVENUE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 73-2023 SUBJECT : Publishing the Full Text of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center TO : All Revenue Officials, Employees and Others Concerned For the information and guidance of all concerned, attached is the full text of the Memorandum of Agreement between the BIR and the Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center, that will provide adequate medical services to our officials and employees in support of our People Wellness Program. EATCcI All internal revenue officers, employees and other concerned are enjoined to give this Circular the widest dissemination and publicity possible. (SGD.) ROMEO D. LUMAGUI, JR. Commissioner of Internal Revenue ATTACHMENT Memorandum of Agreement KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Memorandum of Agreement, made and entered into this 21st day of June 2023 at the City of Manila, Philippines, by and between The BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE, composed of all its employees under an Organizational Structure defined in E.O. 175 and E.O. 306, with office at rm. 511 BIR National Office Building, BIR Road Diliman Quezon City, represented herein by its Commissioner, ROMEO D. LUMAGUI, JR., hereinafter referred to as the "FIRST PARTY," -and- The PHILIPPINE-CHINESE CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION, INC., a non-government organization formed principally for charitable purposes with principal office address at 1126 Soler Street, Binondo, Manila, owner & operator of the CHINESE GENERAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER situated at 286 Blumentritt St., Sta. Cruz Manila, represented by its Chairman of the Board, MR. ANTONIO TAN and Executive Vice-President & COO, MR. KELLY H. SIA hereinafter referred to as "SECOND PARTY," WITNESSETH: That WHEREAS, FIRST PARTY, in its desire to provide a prompt and efficient delivery of service to the public and consistent with its People Wellness Program of providing adequate medical services to insure the health, welfare and safety of its officials and employees nationwide. ISHCcT WHEREAS, SECOND PARTY, in its desire to pursue its charitable projects is offering its medical facilities through its owned Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center situated at 286 Blumentritt St., Sta. Cruz, Manila, equipped with complete medical facilities. NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the above premises, and their mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the Parties hereto agree, as they have agreed on the following: UNDERTAKING OF THE BIR In the event of emergency cases and hospital confinement at any time of the day or night involving the officials or employees of the FIRST PARTY, it is sufficient that the official or member of the FIRST PARTY present and submit to the SECOND PARTY the following: 1. A BIR Identification card (ID) or in the absence thereof, a certification duly signed by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue or by the Deputy Commissioner for Resource Management that the patient is an official employee of the "FIRST PARTY." 2. A written request referral duly signed by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue or by the Deputy Commissioner for Resource Management Group certified and/or noted by the Head of the Medical and Dental Division to extend the benefits described in this Memorandum of Agreement to the patient." UNDERTAKING OF SECOND PARTY 1. Discount for medical services shall be as follows: The SECOND PARTY shall provide diagnosis and treatment to officials and employees of the FIRST PARTY granting FIFTY PERCENT (50%) discount from charges on room occupancy, and THIRTY PERCENT (30%) discount on laboratory (except blood related procedures which are non-discountable), pulmonary (except for the imbedded Professional Fee in ABG) and x-ray (except handling fee) services upon presentation of proof that the patient is a member of the FIRST PARTY. The benefits herein provided shall be applied after deductions of all applicable government benefits including PhilHealth and Senior Citizen's discounts. 2. The privilege also covers out-patient medical services. 3. The privilege shall not include costs of medicines. TERM This Memorandum of Agreement shall take effect upon signing of both parties and shall be valid for a period of one (1) year subject to renewal thirty (30) days before its expiration as may be agreed upon by both parties. DHITCc IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their signatures this 21st of June 2023 at City of Manila, Philippines. BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE By: (SGD.) ROMEO D. LUMAGUI, JR. Commissioner of Internal Revenue PHILIPPINE-CHINESE CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION, INC. owner and operator of CHINESE GENERAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER By: (SGD.) MR. ANTONIO TAN Chairman of the Board (SGD.) MR. KELLY H. SIA Executive Vice-President & COO ACKNOWLEDGMENT REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) CITY OF MANILA ) S.S. BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the City of Manila, Philippines, personally appeared ROMEO D. LUMAGUI, JR. with Community Tax Certificate No. ________ issued at ________ on __________, and MR. ANTONIO TAN in his capacity as Chairman of the Board with TIN ID No. 119-573-101 and MR. KELLY H. SIA in his capacity as President, Philippine-Chinese Charitable Association, Inc. with Community TIN ID No. 115-147-178, known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing Memorandum of Agreement consisting of three (3) pages including this page whereon the acknowledgment is written signed by the parties and the instrumental witnesses at each and every page thereof and acknowledged to me that the same is their own free and voluntary act and deed and of the organization which they represent. CAacTH WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 21st day of June 2023 at City of Manila, Philippines. Doc. No. 20; Page No. 4; Book No. XV; Series of 2023. MOA-BIR National