New BIR chief Cesar Dulay warns corrupt officials to resign.
Newly-appointed Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner chief Cesar R. Dulay warned the corrupt officials in the agency to resign or face ouster.
The commissioner issued the warning during a flag-raising ceremony at the BIR’s main office in Quezon City. He also revealed his plans during his term and asked them to render “honest and efficient” service to taxpayers.
According to a Manila Bulletin report, Dulay asked the corrupt officials to resign now or they will face investigation or they will be ousted from the government agency.
However, he did not reveal if he already has the list of alleged grafters.
“Change is coming and join me in the journey to fight corruption,” he was quoted saying.
Dulay said that the harsh policy in the bureau is in line with President Rodrigo Duterte’s instructions to his subordinates to get rid of corruption in the government, especially in BIR which he earlier tagged as one of the most three corrupt agencies of the government.
President Duterte earlier dubbed BIR as one of the most corrupt government agency. He also threatened to shut down the office.
Meanwhile, Caesar Dulay signed three orders to suspend all tax probes of former Commissioner Kim Henares on his first day.
On Friday, he signed a memorandum to suspend the effectivity of all revenue issuances issued within June 1-30 until further notice.