Bureau of Internal Revenue Issuances
REVENUE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR
RMC No. 11-2026
February 9, 2026
Missing triplicate copy of unused/unissued BIR Form No. AF51 — Accountable Form No. 51.
RMC No. 12-2026
February 13, 2026
Provides extension of deadlines for the filing of tax returns and payment of the corresponding taxes due thereon, including submission of required documents for taxpayers under the jurisdiction of Revenue District Office No. 101 — Lanao del Norte that were affected by Tropical Storm “Basyang”.
Tax And Business Related News
BIR WEEKENDER BRIEFS
Volume No. 17 Issue No 6 Week ending February 13, 2026 – (BIR Website)
Apprehension of Illicit Cigarettes – conducted enforcement activities that resulted in the confiscation of illegal/illicit cigarettes.
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/v17n6%20hr.pdf
BIR WEEKENDER BRIEFS
Volume No. 17 Issue No 5 Week ending February 6, 2026 – (BIR Website)
Two (2) cases were filed by various BIR district offices on February 2 and 3
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/v17n5 web.pdf
BIR Launches 2026 National Tax Campaign Banner “Mahusay na Serbisyo, Katumbas ng Buwis Mo”
BIR Website / February 13, 2026
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), headed by Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza, formally kicked off its 2026 National Tax Campaign with a grand event held at the Philippine International Convention Center on February 13, 2026
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/PR13FEB1326.pdf
Simultaneous BIR Operations Seize 45,521 Packs of Illicit Cigarettes
BIR Website / February 10, 2026
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and with support from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), conducted simultaneous enforcement operations on February 9, 2026, across multiple BIR Revenue Regions, targeting the sale and distribution of cigarettes without proof of excise tax payment.
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/PR12FEB1026.pdf
BIR Presents Key Audit Reforms to Senate Blue Ribbon Committee
BIR Website / February 10, 2026
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) today briefed the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on key features of its strengthened tax audit framework under Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO) No. 1-2026. These reforms address taxpayers’ concerns and make tax audits fairer, more predictable, and more transparent.
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/PR11FEB1026.pdf
Majority of House members favor travel tax removal – Acosta
Philippine News Agency / Joyce Ann L. Rocamora / February 7, 2026 – MANILA
The majority of lawmakers in the House of Representatives are in favor of the proposal to remove the travel tax imposed on Filipinos departing for abroad, House tourism committee vice chair, Palawan 3rd District Rep. Gil Acosta Jr., said on Saturday.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1268596
Congress urged to probe abuse of BIR audit powers
Business World / Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio / February 9, 2026
A lawmaker on Monday called for a congressional investigation into the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) alleged abuse of its authority to examine taxpayers’ books, following complaints from business groups about irregular audit practices. House Resolution No. 743 seeks a review of the BIR’s audit protocols, including its issuance of letters of authority (LoA) and mission orders.
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https://www.bworldonline.com/editors-picks/2026/02/09/729445/congress-urged-to-probe-abuse-of-bir-audit-powers/
National Revenue Authority touted as possible BIR, BoC replacement
Business World / Aubrey Rose A. Inosante / February 9, 2026
THE overhaul of the government’s main revenue agencies must be revisited, particularly the consolidation of the bureaus of Customs and Internal Revenue into a National Revenue Authority (NRA), a former Finance department official said.
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https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2026/02/09/729426/national-revenue-authority-touted-as-possible-bir-boc-replacement/#google_vignette
NRA proposal not considered immediate fix — BIR
Business World / Aubrey Rose A. Inosante/ February 10, 2026
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said renewed proposals to merge the government’s main revenue-generating agencies into a National Revenue Authority (NRA) should be considered as a last resort, saying that the immediate priority involves restoring credibility and public trust in the current institutions.
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https://www.bworldonline.com/editors-picks/2026/02/10/729723/nra-proposal-not-considered-immediate-fix-bir/
BIR banks on growth to revive tax take this year
Business World / Adrian H. Halili / February 10, 2026
THE PHILIPPINES’ tax authority is betting that faster growth, a rebound in public works and changes to audit rules will help revive revenue after a disappointing year, even as confidence was shaken by allegations of corruption tied to infrastructure spending.
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https://www.bworldonline.com/editors-picks/2026/02/10/729605/bir-banks-on-growth-to-revive-tax-take-this-year/
BIR lays out audit reforms in Senate probe on LOA misuse
Philippine News Agency / Wilnard Bacelonia / February 10, 2026 – MANILA
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Tuesday presented a revamped, system-driven tax audit framework to the Senate as lawmakers examined allegations that letters of authority (LOAs) had been misused or “weaponized” in past enforcement actions.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1268715
Khonghun flags ‘weaponization’ of BIR letters of authority, mission orders; eyes House probe
Manila Bulletin / Ellson Quismorio / February 10, 2026
A ranking congressman wants the House to conduct an investigation into alarming reports of the misuse, abuse, and alleged “weaponization” of letters of authority (LOAs) and mission orders (MOs) by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) officials and personnel. In filing House Resolution (HR) No.743 on Monday Feb. 9, Deputy Speaker Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun is seeking a thorough inquiry “in aid of legislation”.
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https://mb.com.ph/2026/02/10/khonghun-flags-weaponization-of-bir-letters-of-authority-mission-orders-eyes-house-probe
Taxpayers may refuse audit requests under new BIR rules
Inquirer.net / Maila Ager / February 10, 2026 – MANILA, Philippines
Taxpayers may refuse tax audit requests that are not within the scope and limits of audit instruments such as letters of authority (LOAs) and mission orders, according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
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https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2180356/taxpayers-may-refuse-audit-requests-under-new-bir-rules
Travel tax abolition among PBBM’s 21 priority bills – Palace
Philippine News Agency / Darryl Esguerra/ February 10, 2026 – MANILA
The proposed abolition of the travel tax is among the 21 priority legislative measures approved by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. under the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), Malacañang said on Tuesday.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1268736
ADB sees tax compliance, process upgrades as key to boosting ease of doing business
Business World / Aubrey Rose A. Inosante / February 11, 2026
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said improving tax processes and compliance remains critical to boosting ease of doing business (EoDB).
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https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2026/02/11/729929/adb-sees-tax-compliance-process-upgrades-as-key-to-boosting-ease-of-doing-business/#google_vignette
Travel tax ‘outdated burden’, abolition an ASEAN compliance –senator
Philippine News Agency / Wilnard Bacelonia / February 11, 2026 – MANILA
The proposed abolition of the travel tax is both an economic reform and a compliance to an agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Senator Joel Villanueva said Wednesday.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1268832
LGUs digitalize to boost transparency, services
Business World / Aaron Micheal C. Sy / February 12, 2026
LOCAL GOVERNMENT units (LGUs) are partnering with government agencies and the private sector to improve transparency and services through digitalization.
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https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/02/12/730352/lgus-digitalize-to-boost-transparency-services/
OECD says Philippines must confront fiscal gap, reduce tax perks
Business World / Bloomberg / February 12, 2026
The Philippines must step up efforts to reduce its persistent budget deficits and consider paring back fiscal incentives to help it sustain its economic momentum, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development.
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https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/02/12/730164/oecd-says-philippines-must-confront-fiscal-gap-reduce-tax-perks/
PHL urged to phase out VAT exemptions for seniors, schools
Business World / Aubrey Rose A. Inosante / February 13, 2026
THE PHILIPPINES should reduce fiscal incentives and phase out value-added tax (VAT) exemptions for senior citizens and private education to trim debt and narrow the budget deficit, the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD) said.
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https://www.bworldonline.com/editors-picks/2026/02/13/730328/phl-urged-to-phase-out-vat-exemptions-for-seniors-schools/
US publishes interim tax credit rules meant to restrict China clean energy influence
Business World / Reuters / February 13, 2026
THE US Treasury Department on Thursday unveiled interim rules for enforcing provisions in President Donald Trump’s new tax law that restrict companies from claiming federal clean energy subsidies if they are overly reliant on Chinese-made equipment.
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https://www.bworldonline.com/world/2026/02/13/730464/us-publishes-interim-tax-credit-rules-meant-to-restrict-china-clean-energy-influence/
Go challenges Customs to break elusive ₱1-trillion tax goal
Manila Bulletin / Derco Rosal / February 13, 2026
President Marcos’ chief economic manager expects the government’s second-largest revenue agency to cross the historic psychological threshold this year, betting that leadership stability and rebound in trade will end the multi-year streak of narrow misses.
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https://mb.com.ph/2026/02/13/go-challenges-customs-to-break-elusive-1-trillion-tax-goal
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