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Government bent on improving tax collection

Manila : Philippines | about 1 month ago  
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Revenue Integrity Protection Service), make up the three-pronged anti-corruption drive of the Department of Finance (DOF) which continue to file complaints at the Office of the Ombudsman against erring revenue officers. “The Ombudsman’s conviction rate is high because the government is...
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  • News Source: Inquirer.net | about 1 month ago
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  • News Source: GMA News | about 1 month ago
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  • Blog Source: piabikol.blogspot.com
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  • Blog Source: www.pswa.monggos.com
    “Nothing will change in our commitment to improving tax collection. Work will not be disrupted,” he said. Aspe said the entire BIR was surprised with the decision of Esquivias to resign. “We were surprised by his resignation because ...
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