BIR Revenue District Office 073 - Antique

03/09/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗥, 𝗖𝗦𝗖 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗘

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza met with the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Field Office Director Hans R. Alcantara, on August 11, 2026, to discuss efficient coordination on various civil service concerns affecting BIR personnel.

The meeting underscored the BIR’s support for initiatives promoting employee welfare and engagement, consistent with the Employee Empowerment and Welfare Promotion pillar of the BIR DARES reform agenda.

During the meeting, Director Alcantara likewise presented the various CSC activities lined up for the observance of CSC Month this September, including the planned Fun Run on the second Sunday of the month.

Joining the meeting from the BIR were Deputy Commissioner Teresita M. Angeles; Assistant Commissioners Gealdina E. Reyes and Marivic A. Galban; Head Revenue Executive Assistant Nelly S. Ibo; Chief Rodolfo D. Aurencio, and Assistant Chief Ma. Eliza D. Gacutan.

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗬𝗦 𝟮𝟰𝟬,𝟱𝟱𝟬 𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧 𝗩𝗔𝗣𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝟭.𝟱𝟰 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗔𝗫 𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region No. 6 – City of Manila and Palawan destroyed 240,550 illicit v**e products with an estimated tax liability of P1.539 billion on August 24, 2026, at the DIGAMA Waste Management Facility in Porac, Pampanga.

“Enforcement does not end with seizure. We must permanently remove illicit v**e products from the market and hold accountable those behind their illegal manufacture, importation, distribution, and sale,” Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza said.

Revenue Region No. 6 Regional Director Remir Macatangay said BIR Manila has expanded its enforcement operations from individual retail establishments to warehouses.

“We started with retail stores and expanded to warehouses. This led to our operation against Tap Fog Philippines, the largest single illicit v**e enforcement operation conducted by the BIR to date. Some of the products seized in that operation were among those destroyed today,” Macatangay said.

The destruction activity sends a clear message: neither unlawful traders nor unfavorable weather conditions can hinder the BIR’s commitment to safeguarding government revenue, protecting compliant businesses, and keeping illicit v**e products out of the market.

02/09/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗥, 𝗙𝗣𝗜 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗔𝗫 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘

BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza led BIR officials in a meeting with the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI), headed by Chairman Emeritus Jesus Lim Arranza and Chairperson Elizabeth Lee, on August 12, 2026, at the BIR National Office to discuss areas for closer coordination on tax compliance and revenue base protection.

The meeting covered industry concerns and possible areas where the FPI can support the Bureau’s tax administration efforts, including information-sharing, industry briefings, and capacity-building activities.

Both parties expressed support for continued collaboration toward a more responsive and effective tax administration.

Also present from the BIR were Deputy Commissioner Marissa O. Cabreros; Edith Carayugan of the Assessment Programs Division; Christopher Agbayani of the National Investigation Division; and Gibson Sta. Maria of the Taxpayer Service Programs and Monitoring Division.

Representing the FPI were President John Reinier H. Dizon, Director Gorgy Chan, and Director Reynaldo Go.

02/09/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗥, 𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗧𝗛

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza led the discussion with Australian Ambassador H.E. Marc Innes-Brown on August 26, 2026, on potential areas of cooperation under Australia’s Promoting Growth, Resilience, Economic Stability and Sustainability in the Philippines (PROGRESS) program.

The discussion builds on the Subsidiary Arrangement for PROGRESS signed by the Australian Government and the Department of Finance (DOF) on March 25, 2026, marking a key step in the implementation of Australia’s A$45-million inclusive economic growth program for the Philippines.

PROGRESS is Australia’s flagship program aimed at promoting inclusive economic growth in the Philippines and supporting the Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028. It seeks to strengthen the business-enabling environment and economic management while supporting investment, trade, climate resilience, economic security, and priority sectors.

The program will be implemented in coordination with DOF, alongside the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), with the BIR identified as a key agency under DOF in advancing the initiative.

Also present during the meeting were BIR Deputy Commissioner Marissa O. Cabreros (Strategic Reforms Group), OIC-Assistant Commissioner Eunisa R. Castillo (Project Management and Implementation Service), and OIC-HREA Grace T. Dizon (Planning and Management Service). Ambassador Innes-Brown was accompanied by Daniel Simson, First Secretary (Economic) of the Australian Embassy in the Philippines.

02/09/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗩𝗔𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦

BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza announced that the Bureau of Internal Revenue is preparing the issuance that will remove the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on the allowable system loss charge in electricity bills, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to review and clarify tax rules that can provide immediate relief to consumers.

The BIR will issue the corresponding Revenue Memorandum Circular after the lapse of fifteen (15) days from the publication of Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Resolution No. 26, Series of 2026, which classifies the system loss charge as a government-mandated pass-through cost.

“As Finance Secretary Frederick Go has consistently guided us, our reforms should deliver results that people can immediately feel. When there is a clear basis under the law to provide tax relief, we should act on it. We are preparing the BIR issuance now so that after the required period has lapsed, we can immediately implement the VAT removal and pass the benefit on to electricity consumers,” Commissioner Mendoza said.

Under ERC Resolution No. 26, Series of 2026, the allowable system loss charge is treated as a cost recovered through electricity bills rather than income earned by generation companies, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), and distribution utilities.

“In simple terms, consumers should not be paying VAT on electricity that never actually reaches their homes or businesses. A pass-through charge is a cost collected from consumers and passed on to the proper recipient. Removing VAT from that charge means a lower amount will be passed on to electricity consumers,” Commissioner Mendoza said.

The forthcoming issuance builds on earlier BIR action clarifying the tax treatment of government-mandated electricity charges. Under RMC No. 60-2026 released in June, the BIR clarified that the Lifeline Subsidy, Green Energy Auction Allowance, and other specified government-mandated charges are not subject to output VAT and related creditable withholding taxes.

“We will continue reviewing our tax rules for areas where their proper application can provide practical relief to taxpayers. Where the law allows it, we want that relief to be clear, immediate, and felt by our people,” Commissioner Mendoza said.

31/08/2026

𝗡𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗞𝗜𝗜𝗦𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗚𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗔 𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗪 𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗜

Ngayong Araw ng mga Bayani, ginugunita natin ang tapang, sakripisyo, at pagmamahal sa bayan ng mga Pilipinong nag-alay ng sarili at nanindigan para sa kalayaan ng ating bansa.

Ang kanilang halimbawa ay patuloy na nagsisilbing gabay sa tapat at makabuluhang paglilingkod sa kapwa.

Nawa'y patuloy nating dalhin ang husay at dangal sa paglilingkod sa bawat tungkuling ating ginagampanan para sa bawat Pilipino.

29/08/2026

TAX DEADLINE REMINDER
Aug 30, 2026 Sunday

SUBMISSION
Proof of eFiled BIR Form 1702 – RT/EX/MX with Audited Financial Statements (AFS), 1709 (if applicable), and Other Attachments through Electronic Audited Financial Statements (eAFS) or Manually. Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2026

Soft Copies of Inventory List and Schedules stored and saved in DVD-R/USB properly labeled together with Notarized Sworn Declaration. Fiscal Year ending July 31, 2026

e-SUBMISSION
Quarterly Summary List of Sales/Purchases/Importations by a VAT Registered Taxpayers - eFPS Filers. Fiscal Quarter ending July 31, 2026

ONLINE REGISTRATION (thru ORUS)
Computerized Books of Accounts and Other Accounting Records. Fiscal Year ending July 31, 2026

28/08/2026

TAX DEADLINE REMINDER
Aug 29, 2026 Saturday

e-FILING & PAYMENT (Online/Manual)

BIR Form 1702Q (Quarterly Income Tax Return For Corporations, Partnerships and Other Non-Individual Taxpayers) and Summary Alphalist of Withholding Taxes (SAWT). For the Quarter ending June 30, 2026

28/08/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: 𝗗𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗗. 𝗚𝗢 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡 𝗥. 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗭𝗔 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗥’𝗦 𝟭𝟮𝟮𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗬

During the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s 122nd Founding Anniversary celebration on July 31, Secretary of Finance Frederick D. Go and Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza highlighted the Bureau’s continuing reforms and its commitment to improving taxpayer service.

Secretary Go commended the BIR’s achievements, particularly the growth in collections driven largely by voluntary compliance and regular operations. He noted that this reflects taxpayers’ growing recognition of a Bureau that serves them better.

Commissioner Mendoza, meanwhile, underscored the importance of keeping taxpayer service at the heart of the Bureau’s mandate, emphasizing that the quality of service delivered to the public is as important as the revenues remitted to the Treasury.

Read their messages on the BIR’s achievements, reforms, and continuing commitment to “Mahusay na Serbisyo, Katumbas ng Buwis Mo.”