00:00 The Bureau of Internal Revenue, or BIR, is taking bold steps in ensuring the tax system
00:05 is dynamic and sustainable.
00:07 Under the leadership of Commissioner Romeo Lomagui, Jr., the BIR is intensifying its
00:12 enforcement activities, providing excellent quality service for taxpayers, embodying integrity
00:18 and professionalism, and strengthening digitalization.
00:22 Today, the annual BIR National Tax Campaign kickoff represents the official commencement
00:27 of its taxing activities for the year, reminding Filipinos the timely and accurate payment
00:33 of taxes aids in the country's economic recovery as well as development through the generation
00:38 of funds for public services and infrastructure.
00:41 Taxes are the country's lifeblood in nation-building and uplifting the lives of Filipinos and future
00:47 generations to come.
00:48 The BIR assures the taxpaying public that under the Bagong Pilipinas campaign, the honest
00:53 and prompt payment of taxes will be met with sincere and truthful service from the agency.
01:00 To our taxpayers, I will ensure that every cent or peso from you will go to the welfare
01:13 of our country.
01:15 We will not leave any room for inefficiency or corruption.
01:20 We will work together to ensure the future of the country through the proper payment
01:28 and collection of taxes so that our ascent will be faster.
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