BIR bullish on 2026 take

MANILA, Philippines — After a strong fourth-quarter 2025 rebound, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) expressed optimism about sustaining this momentum into 2026. This is despite persistent headwinds that continue to threaten revenue targets. Updated preliminary data as of Jan. 14 showed BIR collections reached P782.68 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. These were