2. Mark Kush Jr., a college student in Ateneo de Manila, allegedly did not settle his unpaid taxes and fines in relation to a case involving tax evasion. Maris, a concerned PWU student, wants Mark Kush Jr. to be disqualified in the Class Representive Elections to be held on May 11, 2022. Mark Kush Jr. alleges that he is not required to pay the said taxes, as he never signed any written contract, nor consented to be taxed by the Philippine government.

Question:

A. Should Mark Kush Jr. be required to pay taxes even though he did not consent to be taxed? Why or why not? Explain.

B. In relation to the above-mentioned question, let us assume that Mark Kush Jr. should be taxed. Mark Kush Jr. alleges that requiring him to be taxed is oppressive, as his wealth was only given to him by his papa. In this case, is taxing Mark Kush Jr. considered to be oppressive? Why or why not?