BIR intensifies crackdown on illegal vapes in multi-region operations

MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) inspected 65 establishments selling vape products during its nationwide Tax Compliance Verification Drive (TCVD) on October 7, 2026, as part of its intensified campaign against illicitvapor products and tax violations. The operations covered five revenue regions: Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, LaQueMar (Laguna, Quezon, Marinduque), the Negros