Ombudsman to Intensify Lifestyle Checks on BIR, BOC Officials Amid Graft Reports
The Philippine Ombudsman announced an intensified lifestyle check on officials of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) following reports of illegal fee collection from businesses, as part of efforts to combat corruption.
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The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines will intensify lifestyle checks on officials of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) following reports of excessive fees collected from businesses.