MANILA — BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza has earned another major distinction after being conferred the Rajah Sulayman Award 2026, recognizing his contributions to peacebuilding and public service.

The award was presented during the Sultanate Golden Crescent Award – A CSO Stakeholder’s Excellence Recognition on September 22, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom of Novotel Manila Araneta City.

With the theme “Sa Kapayapaan, Walang Talo – Lahat Panalo! Pilipinas Peace Tayo!”, the ceremony brought together government officials, civil society and non-government organization representatives, religious leaders and traditional leaders from various parts of the country.

MENDOZA: RECOGNIZED BEYOND TAX COLLECTION

Mendoza was nominated by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos – Bureau of Peace and Conflict Resolution (NCMF-BPCR), in partnership with the Sultanate of Pampanga, Imam Council of the Philippines, Inc., and participating civil society organizations.

The recognition placed the BIR chief in a gathering focused not only on public service, but also on peacebuilding, stakeholder engagement and community cooperation.

For an agency traditionally associated with taxes, collections and enforcement, the recognition highlights a broader dimension of public administration—where government service intersects with efforts to promote cooperation and peaceful communities.

BROTO STEPS UP FOR BIR CHIEF

Representing Commissioner Mendoza at the prestigious ceremony was BIR Director Atty. Marlon Fritz Broto, who formally accepted the award on behalf of the BIR chief.

Broto’s presence underscored the BIR leadership’s commitment to maintaining strong engagement with civil society, religious organizations, traditional leaders and other stakeholders.

As the official representative of Mendoza, Broto carried the BIR chief’s recognition to the national gathering and formally received the distinction on his behalf.

A RECOGNITION THAT SENDS A MESSAGE

The Rajah Sulayman Award 2026 is more than a ceremonial citation. Its presentation to Mendoza places public service, peacebuilding and stakeholder cooperation at the center of the recognition given to a sitting BIR commissioner.

The award also reflects the role of government institutions in working with communities and civil society organizations beyond their traditional mandates.

MENDOZA may be known as the BIR chief responsible for steering the country’s tax administration—but this time, the spotlight was on another side of public service: building bridges, strengthening cooperation and supporting peace.

And standing on that stage to receive the honor for the BIR chief was Atty. Marlon Fritz Broto, representing the agency and its leadership.

MENDOZA HONORED. BROTO REPRESENTS. BIR RECOGNIZED.

The message from the 2026 ceremony was unmistakable: public service is not measured only by collections and numbers—it is also measured by the ability to bring institutions, communities and stakeholders together in pursuit of peace.

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