The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) tapped respected OPM industry partners in selecting its official hymn as part of the Bureau’s upcoming 122nd Anniversary Celebration in August, while also opening discussions on possible future collaboration to help promote tax education through music and creative engagement.
Ogie Alcasid met with members of the BIR Executive Committee, led by Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza, to announce the winning entry selected by the panel of judges composed of Alcasid, Gary Valenciano, and Paolo Benjamin Guico of Ben&Ben.
Alcasid praised the creativity and talent of the BIR employees who submitted their entries, noting the strong sense of pride, purpose, and public service reflected in the compositions. As head of OPM – Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit, he also expressed willingness to support the BIR’s tax education efforts, including initiatives that would help promote tax awareness among OPM members.
“The BIR hymn is important not only as part of the Bureau’s anniversary, but also as a way to strengthen employee empowerment under the BIR DARES agenda and recognize the talents and creativity.”
Mendoza said the BIR hymn is important not only as part of the Bureau’s anniversary, but also as a way to strengthen employee empowerment under the BIR DARES agenda and recognize the talents and creativity of BIR personnel.
“We look forward to partnering with OPM on tax awareness sessions tailored to the needs of the entertainment industry.”
“We thank Mr. Ogie Alcasid and the panel of judges for sharing their time and expertise with the BIR Hymn Contest. We welcome the openness of OPM and our music industry partners to work with us in advancing tax education, and we look forward to partnering with OPM on tax awareness sessions tailored to the needs of the entertainment industry,” the BIR chief stressed.
The official BIR hymn will be launched during the Bureau’s anniversary celebration in August and will thereafter be included in the agency’s regular Monday flag-raising ceremonies, serving as a continuing reminder of the Bureau’s shared values, purpose, and commitment to public service.
