Guillermo files tax evasion cases vs. Cebu bizmen, first since BIR appointment
By Jun Ramirez
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed separate tax evasion charges against two Cebu City businessmen for alleged refusal to settle tax debts totalling to more than P65 million.

It was the first Run-After-Tax-Evaders (RATE) case submitted to the Department of Justice by BIR Commissioner Lilia Catris Guillermo since she appointed to the post late last month.
The respondents were identified as Sulpicio Quejada Gonzalez, proprietor of Dizon Gonzales Enterprises, of Rama Avenue, Cebu City; and Ranzon Diodell Nombre Tenerife, owner of Motorina Trading, of Labangon, Cebu City.
Cebu revenue officials said the criminal charges were filed after the accused reportedly ignored to settle the outstanding tax liabilities incurred more than 10 years ago.
Among others, they said preliminary and final assessment notices were served as well as demand letters.
The bulk of the assessments amounting to P61 million was slapped against Tenerife.