BIR launches Educational Tour Program for Students and Educational Institutions

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Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. re-launched the BIR Educational Tour Program for students last October 1, 2024 when the BIR National Office hosted ninety-four (94) Business Administration students (major in Financial Management) from the Batangas State University. The program is aimed to orient the students to the BIR’s role in nation-building and its contributions to the country’s economic development. The last educational tour program was still before the pandemic.

"The BIR National Office will be re-launching its Educational Tour program for students. Educational institutions can schedule a tour of the BIR National Office by sending a request to commissioner@bir.gov.ph. The tour will focus on the basic concepts of taxation and the role of both the BIR and taxpayers in nation-building. We look forward to educating  future revenuers and taxpayers of our country" Commissioner Lumagui stated.

Several presentations were delivered and audio-visual materials were shown to familiarize the students with the BIR’s structure and functions. Topics covered during the tour included the history of the BIR, the new BIR logo, and the Bureau’s mandate, and its mission and aspirations for 2028. 

The students were introduced to the BIR Commissioner, Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr., alongside key BIR officials, and were introduced to the Bureau's strategic pillars, particularly its emphasis on delivery of excellent taxpayer service, efficient tax collection, and the importance of national internal revenue taxes in sustaining the government programs and delivery of vital services.

The students were given a tour of the BIR’s facilities, providing them with a firsthand glimpse of the day-to-day operations at the Bureau. They were also given the chance to observe BIR employees in action, particularly on the delivery of taxpayers’ service.

The tour concluded with an interactive Question-and-Answer (Q&A) session where the students had the opportunity to ask questions regarding taxation policies, compliance procedures, and career opportunities within the BIR. The session allowed them to deepen their understanding of various National Internal Revenue Taxes, as well as the BIR's efforts to modernize and streamline its services to improve taxpayer experience.

"The BIR believes that the concept of taxation is for everyone. The BIR Educational Tour is a step towards educating our youth and creating a tax-conscious citizenry" Commissioner Lumagui stated.

Institutions or organizations interested in similar tours are encouraged to coordinate with the BIR through the official email of the Office of the Commissioner at commissioner@bir.gov.ph.