The Rotary Club of Makati honored Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Jun Lumagui with the Youth Leadership Role Model award.
During the club's 58th Charter Anniversary celebration and Paing Hechanova Youth Leadership Awards Night, Lumagui was commended for his outstanding leadership at the BIR.
According to the BIR, the Rotary Club cited Lumagui’s pivotal role in driving the agency to unprecedented success in tax revenues.
Under his leadership, the BIR has implemented proactive strategies and campaigns against tax evaders, resulting in impressive revenue growth for the government.
The event celebrated youth leaders from all over the Philippines, with Lumagui highlighted as a role model for Filipino youth leaders.
In his acceptance speech, Lumagui credited his belief in the Rotary Four-Way Test, which he has diligently applied since joining Rotary in 2014 at the invitation of his friend, Past President David Ackerman.
He expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating that it serves as a morale boost for him to continue working hard for the betterment of the country.
“I am grateful that my service as the Commissioner of the BIR shows that the youth can handle and improve public institutions, much like how our national heroes, during their youth, started and won a revolution," Lumagui stated.
Receiving the "Youth Leadership Role Model" award highlights the fact that Lumagui is the youngest BIR Commissioner in history.
He was appointed Commissioner in November 2022. Since then, he has launched projects that are firsts in BIR history, such as the Run After Fake Transactions program, nationwide raids against illicit trade, and ISO certifications, thereby cementing his legacy as a BIR chief.
The Rotary Club Youth Leadership Role Model Award is a welcome addition to the BIR leadership's growing number of citations.
Recently, Lumagui was also recognized as "Asia's Influential Leader for Good Governance" in February 2024.
He also received the "Business Enabler" award from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Quezon City in January 2024.
Likewise, he was awarded "Man of the Year" by Asia Leaders Awards in November 2023. In the same month, he also received the "Rising Tiger & National Builder" award from Rising Tigers Magazine.
He was also recognized for his good governance by the Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership last June 2023.