JV Ejercito expects stronger revenue collection with BIR LOA reforms

2026-02-10 - 07:56

MANILA, Philippines – Senator JV Ejercito expressed optimism that reforms in the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) Letter of Authority (LOA) system would lead to stronger revenue collection at a time when government finances face mounting pressure. “We badly need revenues right now. We are already facing around a ₱200-billion shortfall early this year. That