BIR Revenue District Office 063 - Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro

𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗩𝗦. 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗔𝗫𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝟱𝟴.𝟱-𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗔𝗫 𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed criminal complaints with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against three companies and an individual who collectively owe the government P58.5 million in unpaid taxes, penalties, and surcharges dating back to 2017.

The four cases, filed separately, charge Annalyn Esteves Hara, Hamaya Philippines Corporation, Antipas DT Construction and Development Corporation, and SH Business Construction Services Inc, along with their responsible corporate officers, with willful failure to pay internal revenue taxes in violation of Section 255 of the National Internal Revenue Code.

The largest liability is owed by Hamaya Philippines Corporation, a company registered in Bacoor, Cavite, which owes P27.294 million in deficiency income tax and withholding tax for taxable year 2017. Sorsogon taxpayer Annalyn Esteves Hara faces a P15.903-million liability covering income tax and value-added tax for the same year. Antipas DT Construction, based in Digos, Davao del Sur, owes P9.661 million in income tax, expanded withholding tax, value-added tax (VAT), and documentary stamp tax for the taxable year 2019. SH Business Construction Services, which could no longer be found at its registered address when the BIR served notices, faces a P5.648-million liability in income tax and VAT for 2017.

In all four cases, the BIR said the taxpayers failed to respond despite repeated notices, final assessment notices, and warrants of distraint and levy issued over several years before criminal action was pursued. Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza said the tax obligations do not disappear simply because notices are ignored.

“Once assessments become final and executory, the BIR is prepared to pursue the appropriate legal remedies, including criminal action,” Commissioner Mendoza said.

“We remind taxpayers to respond promptly to BIR notices and settle their obligations through the proper channels before cases escalate further,” he added.

With these four cases, the BIR has now filed a total of 78 cases before the DOJ under the Run After Tax Evaders (RATE) Program since Commissioner Mendoza assumed office six months ago, as part of the Revenue Collection and Base Protection pillar of BIR DARES.

Conviction under Section 255 carries a fine of at least P10,000 and imprisonment of between one and 10 years. Corporate officers found liable face additional penalties under Sections 253 and 256 of the Tax Code.

During the Taxpayer Portal Launch for the Large Taxpayers Service on May 26, 2026, Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza emphasized the Bureau’s “improve-as-we-go” approach in moving reforms forward under BIR DARES.

Learn more about the Taxpayer Portal through this video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Edk1bX1Xc/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go underscored the Marcos administration’s continued push to improve government services and address the everyday challenges Filipinos experience in dealing with government agencies during his keynote at the launch of the Taxpayer Portal for the Large Taxpayers Service on May 26, 2026 at the BIR National Office.

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𝗗𝗢𝗙, 𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗧𝗔𝗫𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗧𝗔𝗫𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) launched the Taxpayer Portal (TP Portal) for taxpayers registered under the Large Taxpayers Service (LTS) on May 26, 2026, at the BIR National Office in Quezon City.

The TP Portal is a secure, centralized digital platform that helps taxpayers manage their tax records and transactions in one place. Through the portal, taxpayers may view their registration details, monitor filed tax returns by tax type, track tax payments, access account ledgers, and receive system-generated reminders. The platform is intended to give taxpayers and the Bureau a more consistent and organized view of taxpayer information while helping simplify day-to-day compliance management.

Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go served as the keynote speaker at the launch, which was attended by DOF officials, BIR Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners, officials and personnel, and representatives from the business sector and LTS taxpayers.

"In the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., we actually are always pushing to find pain points, to find challenging experiences of Filipinos when dealing with the government, and trying to find solutions to those pain points. What is happening here this morning is a very, very good example of how the Bureau of Internal Revenue, led by Commissioner Mendoza, has been responding to the call of the administration. So, congratulations to the BIR," said Secretary Go.

Secretary Go highlighted that the TP Portal would eliminate the need for taxpayers to navigate complex multiple systems, fragmented records, and repeated follow-ups to complete what should be straightforward obligations.

“Instead of going through separate platforms and scattered records, everything is now in one place. One portal. One account. One complete, reliable view of your tax records. No more unnecessary steps,” he said.

“To my BIR family, this milestone reflects your hard work and a shift in mindset. We are moving towards a government that is faster, more responsive, and more transparent. This portal is not the end goal. It is a major step towards better systems. Every improvement we make in tax administration strengthens our entire nation,” he closed.

BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza also addressed over 300 LTS taxpayers, recalling that six months ago, the Bureau committed to pursuing reforms to create lasting improvements in taxpayer service, integrity, and professionalism.

“Over the past several months, we have been delivering on that commitment. We accelerated the rollout of digital initiatives designed to improve taxpayer experience, strengthen efficiency, and promote voluntary compliance,” Commissioner Mendoza said.

He cited the TP Portal as the latest in a series of digital initiatives rolled out by the Bureau in the first 5 months of 2026, following the Interactive Digital Tax Calendar, LOA Verifier, QR Code Verification System for Certificates of Registration, Digital TIN via the eGovPH App, BIR Form 1701-MS for micro and small taxpayers, and the QR-enabled Registration Seal Badge for online businesses.

Commissioner Mendoza explained that the TP Portal pilot implementation initially covers taxpayers under the Large Taxpayers Service to allow the Bureau to work closely with taxpayers operating at the highest levels of business and compliance complexity as the system continues to be strengthened and refined.

“To our taxpayers under the Large Taxpayers Service, your role in the country’s economy goes beyond collections,” Commissioner Mendoza said. “Your discipline, consistency, and professionalism in tax compliance help reinforce confidence in the Philippines as a stable, credible, and investment-ready business environment.”

The launch program included a Taxpayer Portal overview video, live account creation, taxpayer testimonials, and messages from BIR officials.

Commissioner Mendoza emphasized that the TP Portal forms part of the Bureau’s broader modernization efforts under BIR DARES.

“BIR DARES is about having the courage to move reforms forward in 2026 with an improve-as-we-go mindset instead of waiting for systems to become perfect before implementation. That is how we intend to move forward with the TP Portal,” Commissioner Mendoza said.

The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, through its Financial Services, Taxes, and Tariffs Committee and Legislative Committee, successfully hosted “Updates on the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Tax Priorities” on May 20, 2026, bringing together government and business leaders for a timely discussion on tax reforms, digitalization, and the BIR’s strategic priorities for 2026.

We thank Hon. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza, Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, together with Deputy Commissioners Atty. Larry M. Barcelo, Atty. Marissa O. Cabreros and Ma. Rosario Charo Enriquez-Curiba for sharing valuable insights with the business community.

Special thanks to BDO Unibank for sponsoring the event and to all participants for contributing to a meaningful dialogue on strengthening a more transparent, efficient, and business-friendly tax environment in the Philippines.

𝐏𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐈𝐑’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the issuance of Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 47-2026 by the Bureau of Internal Revenue, which prescribes simplified and streamlined guidelines and procedures for the closure and/or cancellation of business registration with the BIR.

PCCI commended Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza and the BIR for this timely and business-responsive reform. The streamlined documentary requirements, the non-accrual of penalties for non-filing upon submission of complete closure requirements, and the faster release of tax clearances for qualified taxpayers under the Circular are significant steps toward reducing compliance burdens and improving the taxpayer experience.

“𝑷𝑪𝑪𝑰 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝑰𝑹, 𝒂𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒅𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚. 𝑨 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓, 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒅, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒂𝒙𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒖𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔,” PCCI President Perry A. Ferrer said.

This initiative complements the objectives of the Ease of Paying Taxes Act and reinforces the importance of supporting enterprises throughout the entire business life cycle—from business registration and operation to proper closure. For many enterprises, particularly micro and small businesses, a simplified closure process helps prevent the continued accumulation of penalties, unresolved open cases, and administrative difficulties that may affect future business activity.

“𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒂𝒙𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓𝒔. 𝑩𝒚 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒖𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒖𝒑𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝑰𝑹 𝒊𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒂𝒙𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆,” Mr. Alfredo M. Yao, PCCI Director for Taxation said.

PCCI also welcomed the provision that micro taxpayers shall not be subject to mandatory audit for closure and/or cancellation of business registration. This measure will help make the closure process faster, more predictable, and more accessible for taxpayers that have already ceased operations, while preserving the Bureau’s authority to determine any outstanding tax liabilities in accordance with the Circular.

“𝑾𝒆 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝑪𝑪𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆, 𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑴𝑺𝑴𝑬𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑫-19 𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒃𝒊𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒇 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎.” Atty. Benedicta “Dick” Du-Baladad, PCCI Chairperson for Taxation, said.

PCCI looks forward to continuing its partnership with the BIR through the Partnership with Multi-Sectoral Group (PMSG) and other relevant platforms. We remain committed to supporting reforms that improve the taxpayer experience, strengthen voluntary compliance, and contribute to a more enabling business environment in the country.

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 : 𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗔𝗙𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟱

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has announced that it is extending the deadline for the submission of the 2025 Audited Financial Statements (AFS) and other mandatory attachments through the Electronic Audited Financial Statements (eAFS) facility until May 25, 2026.

The extension was finalized through Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 46-2026 to provide administrative relief to taxpayers who encountered eAFS system-related technical issues during the recently concluded 2025 Annual Income Tax Return (AITR) filing season.

Under this issuance, penalties arising solely from delayed attachment submissions during this period are waived.

The extension until May 25, 2026, strictly applies to the following taxpayers:

1. Those who were unable to successfully upload their 2025 AFS and attachments through the eAFS platform on or before May 15, 2026, due to system-related issues; and

2. Those who utilized the contingency email submission route on or before May 15, 2026, but have not yet received an official email acknowledgment receipt from their concerned BIR office.

Taxpayers who submitted their attachments through the prescribed contingency email procedure on or before May 15, 2026, and have already received an email acknowledgment from their concerned BIR office, are considered fully compliant.

They are not required to resubmit via the eAFS facility, though they may still choose to do so voluntarily.

The BIR clarified that this extension applies only to the submission of the AFS and related attachments through the eAFS facility. It does not extend the statutory deadline for the filing and payment of the Annual Income Tax Return (AITR) itself.

The full copy of the guidelines can be accessed through this link:https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/RMC%20No.%2046-2026.pdf