The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is studying the possibility of disqualifying candidates who will fail to make use of biodegradable materials in their campaign activities. This was according to Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia, who recently wrote to the Comelec En Banc regarding the...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has instructed its employees to refrain from connecting government-issued laptops to public Wi-Fi networks. Under Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO) 22-2024, dated June 14, 2024, and signed by BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr., the bureau said the directive is...
In a move aimed at easing administrative burdens for taxpayers, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has removed the time limit for utilizing converted official receipts (ORs) as invoices. Under the newly released BIR Revenue Regulation (RR) No. 11-2024 , taxpayers are now allowed to convert any...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) cautioned individuals using or holding vapes without a tax stamp about the possibility of facing legal consequences. BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. said on Monday, June 3, that the regulations requiring tax stamps on vape products are also...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has reminded vape sellers that they have until Saturday, June 1, to affix tax stamps on their products before distributing them to buyers. BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumague, Jr. warned that any unstamped vape products will be seized, and owners will face...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and local industry leaders convened for the first general assembly of the Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (CICAC). The assembly aimed to streamline customs clearance processes, achieve revenue targets, and address industry-specific challenges,...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has revamped customs procedures at key airports by introducing modern scanning machines, ensuring swift processing for air travelers. Rapiscan 920CT scanner Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio announced the deployment of the Rapiscan 920CT (Computed...
The Bureau of Customs – Intelligence Group (BOC-IG) vowed to boost border security and inter-agency cooperation in the Visayas region. At the recent 3rd Inter-Agency Intelligence Summit in Cebu, law enforcement officials from various agencies shared best practices and intelligence...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) participated in the 6th Global Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Conference, which brought together customs administrations and stakeholders from around the world. Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio led the Philippine delegation at the conference, which included...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has rolled out a new regulation that will establish uniformity in collecting fees and charges to enhance transparency and streamline operations. Under Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 02-2024, all stakeholders, including shipping lines, airlines, importers,...
In response to President Marcos' directive to crack down on tobacco smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) successfully intercepted an attempted smuggling operation that originated from Singapore. In a statement, Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio, said the shipment of illicit cigarettes...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has caught a syndicate that tricked taxpayers into paying them millions of pesos to help with their tax issues. BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui said this group of private citizens, who were not affiliated with the bureau, convinced the victim that they...
