THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)– Antique exceeded its tax collection goal for the first semester of 2025, posting a surplus of ₱19.7 million or 2.98 percent above its target.
Assistant Bureau Division Officer Asnawie M. Mamongcara, a guest during the ‘Pagpaathag’ program of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Antique, reported that from January to June 2025, BIR-Antique collected ₱682,143,604.63 against its target of ₱662,409,000, surpassing its goal by ₱19,734,604.63.
Compared to the same period in 2024, when it collected ₱582,389,386.07, the office recorded an increase of ₱99,754,218 or 17.13 percent.
Mamongcara expressed gratitude to Antiqueños who continuously support the government by paying their taxes.
He pointed out that taxes are the lifeblood of the government and help fund essential services and infrastructure in the province.
He also credited the surplus to the cooperation of partner agencies and the efforts of personnel from the Revenue District Office (RDO) 73 in San Jose, Antique.
Meanwhile, Ma. Eden D. Gemperoso, chief of the Client Support Section, emphasized the importance of business registration and compliance with BIR requirements.
She said that taxpayers must first secure a Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) registration and a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) before registering their businesses.
Gemperoso also highlighted the availability of online services through the Online Registration and Update System (ORUS), which allows taxpayers to apply for business registration, obtain or update their TIN, and register books of accounts.
To improve accessibility, BIR–Antique also launched “BIR on Wheels”, a mobile service that brings frontline services to municipalities across the province. The schedules are regularly posted on their official Facebook page.
The office has reminded business owners that tax mapping operations are ongoing, urging entrepreneurs to register their businesses voluntarily to avoid penalties. (PIA)
