Hi, you can always negotiate with the developer. SM is a big company listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange. They should not be passing on the 12% VAT to the buyer. You have a big chance of winning the case if you pursue it..
嗨,你其实一直可以和开发商进行协商。SM是在菲律宾证券交易所有注册的大公司。他们不应该把这12%的税移交给买家来承担。如果你对此提起诉你将有很大的可能会赢。