25/11/2025
GREEDY BIR OFFICERS FLAGGED IN LOA SCHEME
In a report by The Daily Tribune, Sen. JV Ejercito raised alarm over alleged corruption inside the Bureau of Internal Revenue, claiming that some revenue officers up to regional directors are involved in pocketing money from Letters of Authority (LOA) operations.
Ejercito said the BIR originally aimed to generate ₱6–8 billion from LOA collections but delivered only ₱2–3 billion — a massive shortfall he attributes to corruption, alleging that “70% ang dinadakma, 30% lang ang napupunta sa gobyerno.”
The senator said it is disheartening that government agencies have developed “kanya-kanyang diskarte,” diverting funds meant for vital public services such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
Ejercito called for immediate reforms and accountability measures, stressing that taxpayers deserve a transparent and trustworthy revenue system.
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