Ombudsman to intensify lifestyle checks on BIR, BOC officials

Inquirer.net - Nov 14, 2026

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

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