MANILA, PHILIPPINES — A major leadership milestone is unfolding at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) as 24 senior officials formally received their presidential appointments, signaling a stronger push for institutional reforms, accountable leadership, and improved revenue performance.

Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go administered the oath of office to the 24 newly appointed BIR senior officials on November 6, 2026, at the Department of Finance in Manila, marking another decisive step in strengthening the government’s revenue-generating institution.

The ceremony, attended by BIR Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza, underscored the Marcos administration’s continuing effort to reinforce leadership and professionalize the ranks of the country’s principal tax collection agency.

This is no ordinary personnel announcement.

These appointments carry enormous responsibilities, particularly at a time when the government needs a stronger, more efficient, transparent, and trustworthy revenue service.

GO LEADS THE CHARGE!

With Secretary Go presiding over the oath-taking ceremony, the message was unmistakable: leadership positions in the BIR must translate into concrete results.

The newly appointed officials are expected to strengthen revenue administration, improve taxpayer services, enforce accountability, and ensure that government reforms reach every level of the organization.

For the DOF leadership, the challenge is clear: transform appointments into performance and authority into genuine public service.

MENDOZA: NO ROOM FOR MEDIOCRITY!

Commissioner Mendoza did not mince words in reminding the newly appointed officials that their positions come with greater responsibilities and higher expectations.

“Your appointments come with greater responsibility. I expect each of you to ensure that our reforms are properly implemented and uphold integrity and professionalism in your offices. Ultimately, your leadership will be measured by how well your offices perform and how effectively you serve our taxpayers,” Mendoza declared.

That statement puts the spotlight squarely on performance, integrity, and accountability.

The message is simple: titles alone will not define their leadership. Results will.

Under Mendoza’s watch, the BIR is pushing forward with its DARES reform agenda, emphasizing digital transformation, audit reform, revenue collection, employee empowerment, and service excellence.

691 PROMOTIONS, 24 NEWLY APPOINTED LEADERS!

The latest appointments follow another significant personnel development earlier in the week, when Commissioner Mendoza administered the oath of office to 691 newly promoted BIR employees nationwide.

The promotions also opened entry-level vacancies, paving the way for new recruits and fresh talent to enter the Bureau.

This development forms part of the Employee Empowerment and Welfare Promotion pillar of the BIR’s DARES reform agenda.

The combination of senior-level appointments and hundreds of employee promotions signals a broader organizational effort to strengthen the Bureau from the top down.

THE 24 NEWLY APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Assistant Commissioners

1. Edgar B. Tolentino
2. Beverly S. Milo

Head Revenue Executive Assistants
3. James R. Ferrer
4. Carmen Grace L. Comoda
5. Juanito H. Balbastre III
6. Grace T. Dizon
7. Jesosa C. Vedeja
8. Elizabeth P. Costales

Director II
9. Lorna B. Binarao
10. Saripoden M. Bantog
11. Michael Remir H. Macatangay
12. Antonino L. Ilagan
13. Franklin M. Tabaquin, Jr.
14. V C. Cadangen
15. Helen T. Abellanosa

Director I
16. Mary Ann V. Canare
17. Cynthia Y. Lobo
18. Linda Grace B. Sagun
19. Deogracias T. Villar, Jr.
20. Renan A. Plata
21. Lynne B. Celestial
22. Maria Olivia V. Bernardo
23. Cynthia F. De Leon
24. Kennedy E. Espina

THE REAL TEST BEGINS NOW!

With 24 senior officials receiving their presidential appointments and 691 personnel earning promotions, the BIR is entering another critical chapter in its institutional transformation.

But the real measure of success will not be the number of appointments, ceremonies, or new titles.

It will be measured in stronger revenue collections, cleaner transactions, faster taxpayer services, fairer tax enforcement, and an organization that commands public trust.

Secretary Frederick Go and Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza have placed the challenge before the newly appointed leaders.

THE MESSAGE IS LOUD AND CLEAR: SERVE WITH INTEGRITY, DELIVER RESULTS, AND MAKE EVERY POSITION COUNT!

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