Bureau of Internal Revenue Issuances
REVENUE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR
RMC No. 14-2026
March 04, 2026
Clarifying RMC No. 8-2026 on the Lifting of the Suspension of Tax Audit and Field Operations, RMC No. 1-2026, and RMO No. 6-2026 on the Implementation of Revised Audit Policies, Procedures, and Safeguards
REVENUE MEMORANDUM ORDER
Tax And Business Related News
BIR WEEKENDER BRIEFS
Volume No. 17 Issue No. 9 Week ending March 06, 2026 – BIR Website
Revenue Officer Hanie Joy Pastor of RD 18-Zambales, led by RDO Madonna Halili and Asst. RDO Liza Dimaya, with Legal Division Kremlin Santos of RR 4-Central Luzon, under the leadership of Regional Director Saripoden Bantog, filed a RATE case against a taxpayer at the Office of the City Prosecutor on March 2.
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/v17n9%20hr.pdf
BIR, PNP conduct 76 operations vs. Illicit cigarettes in North and Central Luzon; 185,233 packs seized with ₱43 million in tax liabilities
Public Information & Education Division / March 06, 2026
In a nationwide crackdown on illicit cigarettes, the BIR, with the PNP, conducted 76 simultaneous operations across North and Central Luzon on March 02, seizing 158,233 packs with an estimated ₱43 million in tax liabilities and administrative charges.
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/PR18MAR0626.pdf
DOF strengthens anti-corruption efforts to protect national revenues
DOF Website / March 06, 2026
The Department of Finance (DOF) is intensifying its anti-corruption efforts to strengthen revenue administration and ensure that funds vital to national development are fully protected and efficiently collected.
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https://www.dof.gov.ph/dof-strengthens-anti-corruption-efforts-to-protect-national-revenues/
The journey toward e-invoicing
The Manila Times/Glenn Del Rosario / March 02, 2026
E-invoicing will reshape tax compliance in the Philippines by 2026, boosting efficiency, transparency, and digital transformation.
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https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/business/top-business/the-journey-toward-e-invoicing/2290651?utm_source=chatgpt.com
VAT compliance: Insights into RR No. 1-2026
Business World / Kim M. Aranas / March 02, 2026
RR No. 1-2026 introduces key refinements to RR No. 9-2026, reshaping the VAY landscape for local sales of Registered Business Enterprises (RBEs).
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https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2026/03/02/733776/vat-compliance-insights-into-rr-no-1-2026/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Gypsum board imports subject to anti-dumping duties
Business World /Justine Irish D. Tabile / March 02, 2026
The Philippines has started imposing an anti-dumping measure against gypsum board imports on February 27, 2026 that will run for five years.
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https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2026/03/02/733744/gypsum-board-imports-subject-to-anti-dumping-duties/
Mindanao ecozone development to be expedited – PEZA
Business World/ Beatriz Marie D. Cruz / March 02, 2026
The PEZA siad it is collaborating with the Mindanao Development Authority to accelerate the development of economic zones on the islands.
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https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2026/03/02/733777/mindanao-ecozone-development-to-be-expedited-peza/
PEZA expresses support for long-overdue amendments to law governing ecozones
Business World / Beatriz Marie D. Cruz / March 03, 2026
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) requested amendments to the PEZA Law that will boost the attractiveness of economic zones to investors.
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https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2026/03/03/734022/peza-expresses-support-for-long-overdue-amendments-to-law-governing-ecozones/
BIR warns public against falling for fake tax payment reminder
GMA Integrated News / March 04, 2026
On March 03, 2026, the BIR warned the public about a circulating fake tax payment reminder and urged taxpayers to rely only on its official communication channels.
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https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/978659/bir-public-fake-tax-payment-reminders/story/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
End of the road for tax refunds?
Business World/ Kenneth Paolo M. Lugtu / March 04, 2026
Refund claims are often denied when taxpayers fail to submit complete supporting documents due to logistical challenges such as missing or uncorrected invoices.
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https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2026/03/04/734289/end-of-the-road-for-tax-refunds/
BIR turns from taxing to dismantling Philippine offshore gaming
Manila Bulletin / Derco Rosal / March 02, 2026
The BIR has pivoted from taxing to dismantling the country’s offshore gaming industry, formalizing the enforcement phase of the total ban signed into law four months ago.
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https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/02/bir-turns-from-taxing-to-dismantling-philippine-offshore-gaming
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