THE new Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) logo received a multitude of praise from the chambers of commerce of several nations, as well as the agency’s inclusive approach to international trade and foreign investment here in the Philippines.
BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. expressed his gratitude to the international business community here in the Philippines, particularly the American, Canadian, European, Japanese and Korean Chambers of Commerce, all members of the Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines, for supporting the new BIR logo.
The Joint Foreign Chambers is composed of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, the European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines, the Korean Chamber of Commerce Philippines, and the Philippine Association of Multinational Companies Regional Headquarters Inc. (PAMURI).
“The Joint Foreign Chambers congratulates the BIR on the occasion of its 120th Founding Anniversary and the unveiling of its new logo and slogan. Last year, we are honored to be invited to partner more closely with the BIR through the Partnership with Multisectoral Group of PMSG. We consider this a landmark partnership between government and private sector which puts forward a much-needed mechanism for consultations regarding issues on tax administration.”
The group also added that it also affords the private sector a venue for advocacy for comprehensive, relevant, and lawful policies, plans, and regulations for tax administration. “We are hopeful that this collaboration will be continued under the Bagong BIR sa Bagong Pilipinas banner. We look forward to continuing to support the BIR in its objectives to help companies comply with simplified, transparent, and equitable tax regulations in the years to come.”
The 100-percent Nationwide ISO Certification is proof of BIR’s proactive drive to this “simplified, transparent, and equitable tax regulations” sought by the international business community. This ISO certification assures that BIR services in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao are up to par with international standards.
“The BIR is grateful to the international business community for supporting our programs, such as our 100-percent Nationwide ISO Certification and new BIR logo. The BIR is also here to support international trade and foreign investments. Our 100-percent Nationwide ISO Certification is a testament to that commitment because through this institutional change, we have improved out nationwide services to match that of international standards. International standards will be the measure of BIR services moving forward,” Lumagui stated.