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BIR’S ‘OPLAN KANDADO’ COVERS 132 CLOSURE ORDERS

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 […]

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FILING OF 44 TAX CASES VS ‘BGC BOYS’ GETS DOJ OK

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 […]

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BIR TAPS ARTISTS TO COMPOSE OFFICIAL HYMN

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 […]

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BIR OPENS TAX ABATEMENT FOR MICRO TAXPAYERS

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 […]

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BOC SEIZES P27M WORTH OF SHABU IN CLARK PORT

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 […]

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DIZON ORDERS REPAIR OF QUAKE-HIT MINDANAO INFRA

Department of Public Works and Highway Secretary Vince Dizon personally inspected areas affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Sarangani Province and General Santos City, directing the immediate repair of damaged national roads and bridges to support relief, medical, and emergency response operations. “Obviously, napakalakas nito. Isa ito sa pinakamalakas sa mundo this year,” Dizon said. […]

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DEPED, DPWH PARTNER TO BUILD, REPAIR CLASSROOMS

The Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) strengthening the construction and rehabilitation of school facilities to solve the classroom backlogs nationwide. Education Secretary Sonny Angara and DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon signed the agreement for a unified framework in the […]

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DIZON VOWS TO FINISH 2 LAGUNA HOSPITALS

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has committed funding to finally complete long delayed hospital projects in Laguna following an on-site inspection with Governor Sol Aragones.  Dizon joined the provincial government in inspecting unfinished hospital buildings across Laguna, aiming to fast track the completion of healthcare infrastructure projects that have long […]

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DPWH OPENS MABALACAT-ATLU BOLA BYPASS ROAD

Trips going in and out of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) via the Sta. Ines exit in Angeles City and Mabalacat City in Pampanga will now be faster following the opening of the Mabalacat-Atlu Bola Bypass Road. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon led the opening of the 1.2-kilometer bypass road which had been in the […]

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DPWH FAST-TRACKS MAHARLIKA HIGHWAY REBLOCKING

Travelling for seven hours from Samar to Leyte will be a thing of the past after temporary repairs are done on Maharlika Highway. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has directed field personnel to complete the ongoing road reblocking works ahead of the Holy Week. “Kailangan before Holy Week ay completely madaanan na nang buo ‘yung […]