The passage of House Bill 5727 at the Lower House signifies the political will of this administration to institute needed reforms that shall help us achieve macroeconomic stability and fiscal sustainability. I thank the House of Representatives for working double-time to secure the passage of this bill, vital for its potential contribution not only to state revenues, but more importantly to promoting healthy lifestyle to Filipinos.
Read MoreThe Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) today filed a criminal complaint with the Department of Justice against ENVIROAIRE, INC. (ENVIROAIRE) and its President TYRONE N. ONG and Treasurer ARLENE CHUA for one (1) count of willful attempt to evade or defeat the payment of income tax and one (1) count of willful failure to supply correct and accurate information in its Income Tax Return (ITR) for taxable year 2007, in violation of Sections 254 and 255 in relation to Sections 253 and 256 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended (Tax Code).
Read MoreTHE FINANCE department has requested the approval of additional 132 positions for the Bureau of Customs to ensure round-the-clock service at the country’s airports.
Read MoreThe Bureau of Customs (BOC) anti-smuggling campaign under Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon has practically gone overdrive as it goes after the fictitious and non-existent companies in its roster of accredited importers and brokers.
Read MoreCustoms Commissioner Rozzano Rufino Biazon and the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) take centerstage this year, in the creation of the ASEAN Economic Community by 2015, as he assumes the Chairmanship of the ASEAN organization of Customs Chiefs and the BOC plays host to the four-day 21st Meeting of Customs Directors-General from the 10 ASEAN member countries.
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