- Size：121.92 x 91.44 cm
- Material：Acrylic on canvas
- Year：2025
- Depiction：
Cedrick Dela Paz’s works confront the realities of corruption, exploitation, and blind loyalty in the Philippines. “Buwis” depicts middle-class workers lining up with their hard-earned wages, risking their lives as they give a part of their income to ruthless figures—highlighting how citizens are compelled to “pay their dues” to a corrupt system. These works collectively serve as a strong critique of greed, complacency, and the daily challenges faced by the Filipino people.