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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto urged the new members of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to reject corruption and “serve the people with respect, dedication and urgency”. Addressing the Philippine Public Safety Academy’s KADASIGAYON Class of 2026, Recto reminded the graduates that the authority carried by […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), together with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), marked the completion of the Electronic Invoicing and Sales Reporting System (EIS) Post Management Support Project and the formal turnover of the enhanced EIS during a Recognition and Transition Ceremony held at the BIR National Office, Quezon City. The ceremony was […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto welcomed the Philippines’ official graduation to upper middle-income country (UMIC) status, underscoring that the milestone reflects the country’s stronger economic fundamentals under the Marcos Jr. administration and opens the door to more jobs, investments, and opportunities for every Filipino. “Hindi lang ito titulo. Ibig sabihin nito, mas lumalago ang ekonomiya natin. […]
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza reported on the first six months of the Bureau’s reforms under the BIR DARES agenda during the Swiss Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (SwissCham) “Policy to Practice” Roundtable. During the event, the BIR and SwissCham also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen public-private […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 72-2026, clarifying the tax treatment of nominee transfers of proprietary club shares that do not involve any change in beneficial ownership while removing the requirement for qualified transactions to secure a prior confirmatory ruling. BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza said the issuance […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) conducted Nationwide Oplan Kandado 2026 covering 419 cases involving an estimated P742.1 million in potential tax exposure based on the corresponding 5-Day VAT Compliance Notices. Operations were monitored through the National Command Center in Revenue Region No. 7A in Quezon City, where Revenue Regions reported the results of the […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved the filing of forty-four (44) criminal tax cases against former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials Jaypee De Leon Mendoza, Henry C. Alcantara, and Brice Ericson D. Hernandez. The cases involve combined tax liabilities exceeding P1.68 billion and […]
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 […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has opened a one-time tax abatement program for micro taxpayers, offering micro businesses and stop-filers an opportunity to resolve outstanding tax liabilities, clean up their records, and start with a clean slate. Through Revenue Regulations No. 4-2026, the BIR prescribes the guidelines and procedures for the availment of a […]
The Bureau of Customs – Port of Clark, in coordination with the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), intercepted a shipment containing 4,050 grams of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or “shabu” with an estimated value of ₱27,540,000. The shipment originated from the United States of America and was bound for Mandaluyong City. The shipment arrived […]