PCCI exec: BIR corruption stays; examiner kickbacks bigger than taxes
A Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) executive has accused Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) examiners of extorting businesses, stating that kickbacks often exceed the actual taxes owed. The accusation highlights ongoing corruption within the tax agency.
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