When millions of taxpayers race against deadlines, even a few minutes of system downtime can trigger chaos, frustration, and costly delays. But during the 2026 Income Tax Return filing season,…
By all accounts, the war against smuggling is fought at the ports. But the real battlefield begins long before a container reaches Philippine shores. It starts with a single question:…
By concentrating too much authority in a single office, even the best intentions can become obstacles to effective governance. This is the question increasingly being raised about the leadership style…
The fight against smuggling, criminality, and threats to border security in Central Visayas just gained more firepower as Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu District Collector Alexandra Yap-Lumontad and…
The taxman is no longer knocking politely at the door—it is kicking it wide open. Under the battle cry of “Assistance First to Comply. Enforcement Only When Necessary,” the Bureau…
A stronger alliance, a louder voice, and a more aggressive reform drive. That was the message delivered by Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin Mendoza as the BIR…
For decades, aspiring doctors from Eastern Samar had only two choices: leave home and chase their dreams elsewhere, or abandon their ambition altogether because medical education remained beyond their reach.…
No more half measures. No more bureaucratic excess. No more outdated systems. Under the leadership of Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin Mendoza, the Bureau of Internal Revenue is staging what many…
At a time when government workers are demanding stronger leadership, recognition, and genuine appreciation, one Customs chief is proving that morale is not built by words alone—it is forged through…
No red tape. No excuses. No room for delay. Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza is sending a powerful message to the international business community: the Philippines is open for…
