Ombudsman to intensify lifestyle checks on BIR, BOC

Inquirer.net - Nov 15, 2026

The Office of the Ombudsman announced it will intensify the lifestyle checks being conducted on officials of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) over reports that excessive fees were being collected from businesses. Speaking during a town hall dialogue with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday, Ombudsman

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