BIR widens probe, seeks Escudero SOCE in tax case
The BIR expands its tax probe to senators, local officials, and contractors, requesting Senator Francis Escudero’s SOCE to verify compliance and filing a…
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BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr.
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Discaya couple faces P7.1-B tax charge
The BIR is enforcing the P7.1-B tax liability of spouses Pacifico and Cezarah Discaya amid wider lifestyle audits on big taxpayers.
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BIR to audit flood control contractors flagged in Marcos probe
BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. orders tax fraud audits on contractors linked to anomalous and “ghost” flood control projects, warning of suspensions and…
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BIR files 75 cases vs vape retailers over P711M in unpaid taxes
The BIR has filed 75 cases worth P711.3 million against illicit vape retailers nationwide for selling untaxed products, warning consumers to check for excise…
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BIR chief seeks P18-B budget for 2026
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is seeking a P1.1 billion budget hike in 2025 to build more e-lounges, expand district offices, and establish a national…
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BIR seizes nearly 19,000 illicit vapes in Bulacan crackdown
The BIR seizes 18,811 illicit vape products in a raid in Guiguinto, Bulacan, uncovering a large-scale online operation. Charges filed as tax losses hit ₱36.5…
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BIR grows tax collection by 14.5% in April
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) collected P1.111 trillion in April 2025, exceeding its monthly target and posting a 14.5% year-on-year increase, driven by…
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BIR chief Lumagui tenders courtesy resignation to PBBM
BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. tenders his courtesy resignation to President Marcos, citing support for accountability in public service. He highlights…
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BIR, BoC ramp up crackdown on illicit trade
'The law has good intentions. A portion of the taxes collected from these products goes to healthcare services for the public'
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BIR easing tax filing as deadline nears
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BIR scores ₱P5.7-B cigar case victory
The Bureau of Internal Revenue will go after tax evaders after it secured a favorable ruling from the Department of Justice (DOJ) in a P5.7-billion tax evasion…
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Exec: BIR must target P10-T take
Abrea said his desired P10-trillion collection should help pay for the government’s growing debt which rose by nearly 2 percent to P16.31 trillion between…
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Tax adviser: BIR must target P10-T collection
The NBI is building a case against vloggers spreading misinformation, including U.S.-based vlogger "Maharlika." NBI Director Jimmy Santiago warns that those…
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No exceptions on taxes — BIR
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