The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) extended tax filing and payment deadlines for individuals and businesses in Mindanao hit by the recent earthquake, moving key dates to the end of the month to provide financial relief to the affected region.

Taxpayers registered under Revenue District Office No. 110, which covers General Santos City and Sarangani, and Revenue District Office No. 111 in South Cotabato now have until June 30 to file returns, settle payments, and submit required documents, according to Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 62-2026 released by the bureau.

The extension applies to all statutory deadlines originally falling between June 8 and June 29.

Under the temporary relief measure, covered taxpayers will not face penalties, surcharges, or interest assessments, provided they complete their filings and payments within the newly established timeframe. The move aims to alleviate administrative pressures on local businesses and residents as the region shifts its focus toward infrastructure assessment and economic recovery following the seismic event.

The directive aligns with broader state efforts to coordinate relief across various agencies. BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza said the chief executive had ordered a comprehensive government response to stabilize the affected communities and expedite local recovery.

Mendoza noted that the tax holiday intends to offer necessary financial breathing room and operational flexibility while families, local enterprises, and municipal governments prioritize immediate security and reconstruction needs.

Beyond extending fiscal deadlines, the tax authority is evaluating its own localized infrastructure before bringing staff back to regular duties.

Mendoza stated that regional and district offices within the disaster zone have been instructed to conduct thorough facility inspections to verify that office buildings are structurally sound and safe for public transactions before regular operations resume.

The suspension of deadlines in General Santos City, Sarangani, and South Cotabato—key economic drivers in the Soccsksargen region driven by agriculture, tuna exports, and retail—is expected to temporarily alter the timing of revenue collection for the second quarter.

However, tax authorities anticipate that the short-term adjustment will mitigate potential long-term defaults or business closures by protecting the liquidity of local firms during the immediate aftermath of the crisis.