2015 Regional Regional Regional Tax Campaign Kick Tax
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2015 Regional Regional Regional Tax Campaign Kick Tax
Volume No. 6 Issue No. 6 Week ending February 13, 2015 2015 Regional Tax Campaign Kick -o ff Kick-o -off Revenuers of RR 6-Manila, led by Regional Director Araceli Francisco, conducted their Tax Campaign Kickoff last February 11 at Palacio de Maynila. Gracing the event were officials from the Bureau’s National Office, led by Commissioner Kim S. Jacinto-Henares, taxpayers from different district offices of RR 6, businessmen, professionals and representatives from academic organizations. Top left photo shows the regional officials and employees, led by RD Francisco, creating on February 6 a human formation showing the 2015 Tax Campaign logo “ ANGAT PA PINAS”. RR 3-Tuguegarao City, headed by OIC-Regional Director (RD) Marina De Guzman and OIC-Asst. RD Jose Eric Furia, conducted its 2015 Regional Tax Campaign Kick-off last February 6 at Zen Hotel in Santiago City, Isabela. Highlights of the event included the unveiling of the 2015 tax campaign logo and theme and 2015 Regional Jingle "Angat Pa, Pinas!"; State of the Region Address of OIC-RD De Guzman highlighting the 2014 Regional Operations Milestone and Priority Programs and Projects for 2015; messages of DCIR Celia King, DCIR Nelson Aspe and Santiago City Mayor Joseph Tan; recitation and signing of the Pledge of Support and Cooperation led by Dr. Reynold Ko, President of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.- Santiago Chapter; awarding of Plaques of Appreciation to BIR Partners; and ceremonial filing of Income Tax Returns by thirteen (13) taxpayers. After the kick off program, a Briefing on eFPS was conducted by TSPMD Chief Marivic Galban, Ma. Amalia Dacumos and Nick Regalado for TAMP taxpayers and accredited importers who are mandated to file tax returns and pay taxes through eFPS. The event was also graced by ACIR Marilou Del Rosario, ACIR Zenaida Chang, ACIR Gealdina Reyes, ACIR Margaret Mary Lauron, PIED Chief Reymarie Dela Cruz and officials of RR 3 district offices. 2 2015 Regional Tax Campaign Kick -off Kick-off Filing of RATE cases in RR 3-Tuguegarao OIC-Regional Director Marina De Guzman of RR 3-Tuguegarao City, together with Legal Division OIC-Chief Cornelio Chito Dela Peña, OIC-RDO Salvador Lasala of RD 15-Ilagan, Isabela, CAS Elizabeth Soriano, DPS Chief Gladys Garcia and Revenue Officers of RD 15, filed five (5) RATE cases last February 10 at Ilagan Prosecutor's Office and Santiago City's Prosecutor's Office. Revenuers of RR 9-San Pablo City, headed by Regional Director Jose Tan and Asst. RD Clavelina Nacar, conduted their 2015 Tax Campaign Kick-off last February 10 at Lyceum of the Philippines University in General Trias Cavite. DCIR Celia King, ACIR Gealdina Reyes and ACIR Zenaida Chang graced the event. After the kick off program, a briefing on eFPS for TAMP taxpayers and accredited importers was conducted by resource speakers, TSPMD Chief Marivic Galban and Debbie Moreno. Revision of Zonal Values in RD 25BSta. Maria Bulacan RDO Quirino Ramos, Jr. of RD 25B-Sta. Maria, Bulacan, together with Assessment Section Chief Rosemarie Talaman and Group Supervisor Renelito Bucad, had a dialogue with members of Sub-Technical Committee on Real Property Valuation (STCRPV) represented by the municipal assessor of the City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan and private appraiser last February 11. Reveneurs of RR 5-Caloocan, led by Regional Director Gerardo Florendo and Asst. RD Ma. Gracia Javier, launched its 2015 Tax Campaign Kick-off at the Centennial Gymnassium of Manila Central Unviersity last February 12. It was attended by more than 1,000 participants, composed of top revenue official, LGUs, public and private entities, students and media partners. RD Florendo cited the various accomplishments of the region, including its priority programs for year 2015. He also appealed to the taxpaying public to again support the government's continuous tax reform efforts thru their timely tax payments. Among the highlights of the event were the unveiling of the 2015 Tax Campaign Theme "Angat Pa Pinas" Do your share, Pay your Taxes and the Pledge of Commitment, which was done thru the lighting up of the Angat Pa Pinas Symbol and a ceremonial toast. The Kick-off was followed by a Briefing on e-BIR Forms and other Tax Updates with TSPMD Chief Marivic Galban as resource speaker. PTV 4 Covered the event. 3 RR 3-Tuguegarao City’s “Oplan Kandado” Operation OIC-Regional Director (RD) Marina De Guzman of RR 3-Tuguegarao City, together with Legal Division OIC-Chief Cornelio Chito Dela Peña, OIC-RDO Salvador Lasala, CAS Elizabeth Soriano, DPS Chief Gladys Garcia and Revenue Officers of RD 15-Isabela, temporarily closed last February 10 RNW Rodwil Trading Company located at District I, Cauayan City, Isabela. Right photos show RD De Guzman and other officials being interviewed by correspondents from DWDY, GMA/Phil. Daily Inquirer, Bombo Radyo Phils. and ABS-CBN Santiago City. Tax Enforcement Activities RR 11 - Iloilo City Revenuers of different district offices of RR 11Iloilo City, led by Assessment Division Chief Jona Ruth Alonte, RDO Benjamin Babor, RDO Mahinardo Mailig, Asst. RDO Vicente Tady, Asst. RDO Crister Marie Vallejo and Client Support Unit-Head/ TCVD Coordinator Ma. Luchi Contreras, conducted the Regional Tax Compliance Verification Drive of RD 74-Iloilo City last February 12 in Mabini, Delgado and Valeria Sts., Iloilo City. RD 8 - Baguio City RD 29 - Tondo Revenuers of RD 29-Tondo, led by RDO Petronilo Fernando, conducted a surveillance activity in different business establishments last February 6 to 12. RD 112-Tagum City Revenuers of RD 8-Baguio City, led by OIC-RDO Venus Gaticales, conducted a tax mapping operation last February 11 in business establishments operating at Maharlika Livelihood Center in Baguio City. RD 3 - San Fernando, La Union Revenuers of RD 3-San Fernando City, La Union, led by Officer In Charge Lolita Salayog, verify the bookkeeping, invoicing and tax compliance requirements of taxpayers in Bangar, La Union during their tax mapping operation last February 11. Revenuers of RD 112-Tagum City, led by RDO Nelia Demalata, visited different establishments of Jalee Pharmacy last February 6, as part of their on-going surveillance activity which started last February 2. 4 eTIS 1 Project Launching in RD 50 - South Makati & LTDO Makati Tax Information Drive Large Taxpayers Service OIC-ACIR Nestor Valeroso of the Large Taxpayers Service, with the support of HREAs Teresita Angeles, Magdalena Ancheta and Olivia Lao and all the Division Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs of the Service, spearheaded the conduct of briefing/orientation of newly-enlisted large taxpayers last February 10 at the BIR Training Room. RR 3 - Tuguegarao City OIC-Regional Director Marina De Guzman of RR 3-Tuguegarao City was interviewed by Bombo Radyo Phils., GMA, Philippine Daily Inquirer and DWDY reporters regarding the RATE case filed by the Regional Office at the Prosecutor's Office in Ilagan Isabela last February 10. RR 4-San Fernando, Pampanga Electronic Tax Information System (eTIS) 1 goes live on February 12 in two (2) chosen pilot sites, RD 50-South Makati and LTDO Makati. It was monitored and observed by representatives of Indra Phils. Inc., a contractor of the said project. Officials who witnessed and graced the dry-run of the e-TIS program were Asst. Regional Director Teresita Dizon, RDO Maridur Rosario, Asst. RDO Rhodora Icaranom, Administrative Division OIC Chief Nolan Afrecio, HRMU Head Dolores Garcia and other revenuers under Project Management and Implementation Service. OIC Conrado Lee of RR 4-San Fernando, Pampanaga was interviewed by CLTV reporter last February 10 about the filing season, 2015 Regional Tax Campaign Kick-Off Program and the collection performance of the region for January 2015. Refresh Training & Pre-Go Live Orientation in RD 50 & LTDO Makati RD 1 - Laoag City End-users of RD 50South Makati and LTDO Makati attended a Refresh Training and Pre-go Live Orientation of eTIS1 (Electronic Tax Information Systems) conducted by INDRA Phils, Inc., with assistance of AARC WYG., last February 11. Among the officials and employees who attended were RDO Maridur Rosario, Asst. RDO Rhodora Icaranom, CSS Chief Alfredo, support staff of RD 50 and Heads of the LTDO - Makati, Edralin Silario and Asst. Chief Cecile Campos. ACIR Marietta Lorenzo of Project Management and Implementation Service was also present during the orientation. OIC-RDO Simplicio Cabantac, Jr. of RD 1Laoag City, together with Assessment Section Chief Felicidad Mangabat and Reve-nue Officers Mary Faye Quinto, Erika Joy Placido and Florentino Daz, conducted the first of a series of seminars on eBIR forms and eSubmission of tax information returns at Vintar, Ilocos Norte last February 9. It was attended by the Officers from the Treasurer's Office and barangay of-ficials of the Municipality of Vintar. RD 3-San Fernando City, La Union RD 3-San Fernando City, La Union, headed by Officer In Charge Lolita Salayog, conducted a briefing to TAMP taxpayers last February 11 to 12 at RD 3's Conference Room. A walkthrough on how to use the EFPS facility was conducted during the seminar, which was divided into five (5) batches of participants. Revenue Officers Noel Ubungen and Dennis Tinaza facilitated the walkthrough. 5 Tax RD 16 - Quirino DCIR Nelson Aspe and OIC-RDO Miguel Morada were interviewed by a reporter of ABSCBN after the launching of RD 16-Quirino's eLounge last February 6. AITEID OIC-Assistant Chief Rex Paul Recoter and Section Chief Dely Cayetano of Audit Information, Tax Exemption and Incentives Division met with Arlene Calangi, Regional Business Service Center Manager of Panalpina World Transport (Philippines) Inc. last February 11 to discuss the taxes to be paid by a newly registered Regional Operating Headquarters (ROHQ) of the Panalpina Group of Companies. RD 17A-Tarlac City GS Albert Jalova of RD 17A-Tarlac City discusses withholding tax on compensation and tax updates during a Tax Education Seminar held last February 12 at Camp Servillano Aquino in San Miguel, Tarlac City. Information Drives RD 6 - Urdaneta RD 50 - South Makati RD 6-Urdaneta, East Pangasinan, headed by RDO Nasrollah Conding and Asst. RDO Ma. Bernadette Mangaoang, had a dialogue and briefing with Pangasinan Bookkeepers' Association (PABA) officers and members, accountants and practitioners on submission of alphabetical list of employees/payees of income payments and mandatory enrollment of TAMP taxpayers for EFPS last February 6 at the district's office. RD 50-South Makati, headed by RDO Maridur Rosario and Asst. RDO Rhodora Icaranom, conducted a tax seminar last February 10 regarding EFPS Enrollment Procedures. Said event was attended by more than 350 taxpayers, including TAMP taxpayers who are mandated to enroll and avail of such system in filing and paying taxes. GS Ma. Susana Santos, GS Josephine Elarmo and Rhodalyn Mique served as resource speakers. RD 55 - San Pablo City RD 56-Calamba City RD 55-San Pablo City, headed by RDO Nerissa Agraam conducted the first of a series of five Cluster Seminars to taxpayers from Municipality of Magdalena, Majayjay, Cavinti and Luisiana as part of the District's Tax Campaign for the upcoming April 15 deadline at Bulwagang Orilla Magdalena in Laguna last February 6. CAS Ma. Liza Alcala and GS Arturo Santos, Jr. served as speakers. RD 77-Bacolod City R D O Honorata Aguilar of RD 56Calamba City, together with Revenue Officers Mayeth Rada, Mitzi Lisette Belen and Aileen Grace Parra, discusses with members of Light Industry and Science Park (LISP) II Association of Human Resource Practitioners and Administrators the latest issuances on annualization and year-end adjustment of withholding tax on compensation and BOC's accreditation of importers in a seminar held last February 12 at LISP Admin Building in Calamba City. RD 76-Victorias City RD 58-Batangas City RD 58Batangas C i t y , headed by OIC-RDO Melanie Soriano, c o n ducted a briefing to new registrants, mostly sugar planters, regarding their basic rights and obligations as taxpayers last February 6 at the conference room. Photos show GS Nilda Zamudio, CAS Noel Roncesvalles and RO Josephine Magsumbol during the briefing. Revenue Officer Nelsie Arcolas of RD 77Bacolod City, together with Collection Section OIC-Head Carlos Miravalles and RCO Mabini Mission, conducted last February 12 a briefing in all barangay offices of Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental regarding the withholding tax on government money payments, issuance of BIR Forms 2306 and 2307, and the use of eBIRForms. RD 76-Victorias City, headed by OIC-RDO Benedicto Bacod, conducted a tax campaign with taxpayers of Sagay City last February 11 at the Balay Kauswagan in Sagay City, Negros Occidental. OIC-RDO Bacod thanked the taxpayers for paying their taxes and asked their greater cooperation in regularly paying taxes correctly. RO Quennie Belarmino discussed the Taxpayers' Compliance Guide, while Assessment Section OIC-Chief Richard Oquendo talked about tax updates of the Bureau. 6 Interaction with BIR Partners eTIS 1-Case Management System End Users Training RR 4 - Pampanga OIC Conrado Lee of RR 4-Pampanga signed last February 10 a contract with CLTV 36 (as represented by Ms. Riza Macabali, Sales Marketing Officer) regarding the airing of the 2015 Tax Campaign Jingle. RD 17A - Tarlac City Five (5) batches of participants from RR 8-Makati, Large Taxpayer Service and NID attended the eTIS1-Case Management System (CMS) End Users Training conducted by the Master Trainer's Group in coordination with the Training Delivery Division at the BIR National Office last February 10 to 12. Facilitators were Carolyn Labao, Amelia Altamirano and Violeta Casaje (for batch 15); Avia Globasa, Edgar Espiritu and Marcvernon dela Cruz (for batch 16); Atty. Beverly Milo, Eugene Garcia, Celestino Viernes and Janette Torres (for batch 17); Lucila Fernando, Mercedes Estalilla and Marita Lourdez Azur (for batch 18); and Fernando Matias, Rozenn Novilla and Ronie Noche (for batch 19). Strategic Planning Seminar in RD 71-Kalibo, Aklan RDO Fely Simon of RD 17A-Tarlac City, together with RCO Gerardo Luchangco, met Mayor Gelacio R. Manalang of Tarlac City last February 11 and personally gave him the letter of invitation for the upcoming district kick-off. Administrative Section OIC-Chief Ma. Evelyn Ogalesco, together with RCO Jennifer Co, likewise met with Mayor Michael M. Manuel of La Paz, Tarlac last February 10. RD 79’s Blessing of DPS Bodega OIC-RDO Carolina Carcallas and CAS Brigette Sepe of RD 79-Dumaguete City led the blessing of bodega of DPS last February 6. RR 3 in SCUAA National Olympics OIC-Regional Director Marina De Guzman of RR 3Tuguegarao City, together with OIC-RDO Mariza Uy of RD 3-Tuguegarao, Cagayan, attended the opening of SCUAA ( State Colleges & Universities Athletic Association) National Olympics 2015 last February 8 at Cagayan Sports Complex. Revenuers of RD 71-Kalibo, Aklan, led by RDO Eralen De Aro, conducted their Annual Strategic Planning Seminar last February 9 at Starline Travellers Inn in Kalibo, Aklan. Asst. RDO Atty. Vicente Tady presented the overview, while Collection Section Chief Mark Bergantino presented the Work Plan for 2015. Seminar on Procurement in RR 19-Davao City Members of Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of RR 19-Davao City and other key revenuers of the region attended the Seminar on Procurement (R.A. 9184) conducted by resource speaker from the DBM-Region XI last February 9 at the BIR Social Hall. Photo shows Regional Director Glen Geraldino, together with Collection Division Chief and BAC Chairman Abilia Bentulan and Assessment Division Chief Lita Ma. Chin, listening as AHRMD OIC-Asst. Chief Leilynn Edar reads the text of the plaque of appreciation to the resource speaker. Re-Orientation of Contractual Employees in RR 5 Account Officer John Michael Lora and HR Manager Carolyn Sunio conducted a Re-Orientation Course to all DBPSC renewed contractual employees assigned in RR 5-Caloocan City last February 6 at the Regional Multi-Purpose Hall. The course was facilitated by HRM Section Chief Daphne Felicia. 7 Basic Tax Admin Adminii stration Course Personnel from the Resource Management Group attended the Basic Tax Administration Course conducted last February 2 to 6 by the Training Management Division and Training Delivery Division. Resource speakers were Internal Investigation Division Chief Daniel De Jesus, Asst. Regional Director Clavelina Nacar of RR 9- San Pablo City, Core Expert Atty. James Ferrer and TMD OIC-Chief Benilda Caraig. During the Closing Program, HREA Lucita Oandasan gave an inspirational message, followed by distribution of certificates by TDD Chief Nora Tembrevilla, TDD OIC-Asst. Chief Maria Luisa Perez and TMD Asst. Chief Ligaya Laconico. CSC Seal of Excellence Awardees Meetings Lar ge T axpayers Ser vice Large Taxpayers Service RD 21A-North Pampanga and RD 23A-North Nueva Ecija were awarded by the Civil Service Commission with the Citizen's Satisfaction Center Seal of Excellence for 2014 last February 6 at the CSC Regional Office. Section chiefs of RD 21A, led by Atty. Mercedes Estalilla, CAS, RDO Lotie Blando with OICAsst. RDO Renato Mina and section chiefs, together with OIC Conrado Lee, Atty. Fabello and ARTA Coordinator Arlen Garilao, received from CSC Commissioner Robert S. Martinez and Director Myrna V. Macatangay their respective mountable glass seal and cash reward of P 100,000. Recognition Program RR 18 - Koronadal City Regional Director Thelma Milabao and Asst. RD Dolores Baygan of RR 18-Koronadal City, together with Collection Division OIC Leticia Lapina, awarded Certificate of Recognition to RDO Judith Pacana and the personnel of RD 108-Kidapawan City for being the Top Collection Performer for the month of January, 2015 during the 2nd Monthly Staff Conference (hosted by RDO Venerando Homez) last February 11 at Tierra Montana in Gen. Santos City. RR 17 - Butuan City RR 17-Butuan City Regional Director Norberto Vitug awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to Ms. Emily Caga-anan in recognition of her loyalty and dedicated service to the BIR for Ten (10) years last February 9 after the Flag Ceremony. RR 11 - Iloilo City Regional Director (RD) R o m u l o Aguila, Jr. of RR 11-Iloilo City, together with Asst. RD Aynie Mandajoyan and Assessment Division Chief Jona Ruth Alonte, awarded Certificates of Recognition after the flag-raising ceremony last February 9 to Luna Dawn Niego, Rogelio Jison (not in photo) and Lunard Guindan RD 74-Iloilo City for being the Top Performing Revenue Officers-Assessment on Enforcement Activities for the period January 30 to February 5, 2015. Officials of Large Taxpayers Service, led by OIC-ACIR Nestor Valeroso, HREAs Olivia Lao, Magdalena Ancheta and Teresita Angeles, discuss the presentation for the upcoming 2015 LTS Tax Campaign Kick-off, planned activities to boost the collection performance for the 1st Quarter of 2015 and issues on benchmarking and the conduct of POS evaluation during the LTS Managers' Meeting held last February 9. RR 3 - T uguegarao City Tuguegarao OIC-Regional Director Marina De Guzman of RR 3-Tuguegarao City had a post-evaluation meeting with members of the 2015 Regional Tax Campaign Committee last February 9. Members of RR 3Tuguegarao City's Regional Evaluation Board, led by OIC-Regional Director Marina De Guzman, discuss the case of taxpayers who will be subjected to "Oplan Kandado" and who will be filed with RATE cases during their meeting held last February 9. RR 5 - Caloocan City Members of Ushering Committee for RR 5 Tax Campaign Kickoff, led by Assessment Division OIC-Chief Josephine Pineda, together with HRM Section Chief Daphne Felicia, had a meeting last February 6 at the Regional Multi-Purpose Hall to discuss important details concerning the region's Tax Campaign Kickoff, which will be held on February 12. 8 Meetings RR 8 - Makati City RR 8-Makati Regional Director Jonas Amora, Asst. RD Teresita Dizon, AHRMD OIC-Chief Nolan Ofrecio and Finance Division Chief Evelyn De Guzman had a meeting last February 10 with DPWH officials regarding the construction of RR 8's building. 2015 Tax Campaign kick Off in District Offices RD 57 - Biñan City RR 11 - Iloilo City Asst. Regional Director Aynie Mandajoyan-Dizon of RR 11Iloilo City spearheaded the conduct of meeting last February 10, in preparation for the region's upcoming 2015 Tax Campaign Kick-off. RR 16-Cagayan de Oro City Officials and other concerned revenuers of RR 16-Cagayan de Oro City, led by Regional Director (RD)Alberto Olasiman and Asst. RD Nuzar Balatero, discussed the status of the Outstanding Accounts Receivables and Delinquent Accounts of the district offices during their meeting last February 11. RR 17 - Butuan City Revenuers of RD 57-Biñan City conducted their Tax Campaign Kick Off last February 11 at Alonte Sports Arena in Binan City. RD 13 - Cagayan/Batanes RR 17-Butuan City Regional Director Norberto Vitug and Asst. RD Christine Juliet Chua attended the Exit Conference Meeting with COA regarding the implementation status of its prior years' audit recommendation and its summary of audit observation and recommendation for CY 2014 last February 10 at the BIR Regional Training Center . RD 17A - Tarlac City RDO Fely Simon of RD 17A-Tarlac City, together Administrative Section Chief Ma. Evelyn Ogalesco, discusses with RCOs the preparations and materials needed for the district's 2015 Tax Campaign Kickoff during their meeting last February 9. RD 29 - Tondo RDO Petronilo Fernando of RD 29Tondo had a meeting last February 9 with his CAS and group supervisors to discuss the on-going surveillance being done by the district in different business establishments and taxpayers. RD 13-Cagayan/Batanes, headed by RDO Mariza Uy and Asst. RDO Edith Carayugan, conducted 2015 tax campaign Kick-Off at Crab Hotel in Buguey, Cagayan last February 11. The event was graced by Regional Director Marina De Guzman, Mr. Jose G. Chua, President of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Aparri-Chapter) and Mayor Lloyd M. Antiporda of Buguey, Cagayan as the guest speaker. Highlights of the event were motorcade from Tuguegarao City to Buguey, Cagayan, unveiling of 2015 Tax Kick-Off Theme, and Pledge of Support of the external stakeholders, wherein a symbolic miniature blocks were placed together by taxpayers to form the picture of different projects of the government, to show their support/share to the projects of the government. 9 RD 16-Quirino’s Inauguration of New Building & Ribbon Cutting of eLounge Revenuers of RD 16-Quirino, led by headed by OIC-Miguel Morada, Jr. and Asst. RDO Vivian Tarectecan, attended the blessing and inauguration of their new office building last February 6. The event was graced by RR 3 officials, led by OIC-Regional Director (RD) Marina De Guzman and OIC-Asst. RD Jose Eric Furia, DCIR Nelson Aspe, DCIR Celia King, ACIR Marilou Del Rosario, ACIR Gealdina Reyes, ACIR Margaret Mary Lauron, ACIR Zenaida Chang, PIED Chief Reymarie Dela Cruz and TSPMD Chief Marivic Galban. Right photos show the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon during the inauguration of RD 16-Quirino's eLounge, which was held on the same day. Disaster Preparedness Seminar & Fire & Earthquake Drills in RR 14 Asst. Regional Director Nasser Tanggor of RR 14-Tacloban City spearheaded the conduct of the Disaster Preparedness Seminar and Fire and Earthquake Drills held last February 6 at the BIR Regional Conference Room. Fire Inspector Agustin Ballo, Deputy to the Provincial Fire Marshall of Western Samar was the resource speaker. The seminar was attended by RR 14's Emergency Response Teams namely: Communication and Warning Team, First-Aid/Medical Team, Fire Safety/Fire Fighting Team, Evacuation and Damage Control Team and the Security and Crowd Control Team. Employee Recruitment RR 13 & RR 11 Regional Director Hermeno Palamine of RR 13-Cebu City personally handed-over the pre-employment examination results to all regional applicants who took the examination conducted last February 10 to 11. The examinations were conducted by Ms. Melanie Rodriguez, Ms. Maria Ana Valerio, Genevieve Alabanza and Rizalene Carmelo of Personnel Division. Regional Director (RD) Romulo Aguila, Jr. of RR 11Iloilo City, together with Asst. RD Aynie MandajoyanDizon and Administrative and HRM Division OIC-Chief Cynthia Fuentes, conducted an interview of applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant last February 9 at the Regional Office. THE BIR WEEKENDER BRIEFS is the Bureau’s official weekly e-newsletter prepared and released every Friday by the Internal Communications Division (ICD). Revenue officials are enjoined to send to the ICD (at weekender_entries@bir.gov.ph) photos and details of current events happening in their office not later than Thursday of each week.