Ombudsman to step up lifestyle checks on BIR, BOC execs amid bribery reports

GMA Network - Nov 13, 2026

The Office of the Ombudsman will conduct intensified lifestyle check on officials of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) amid reports of its officials collecting bribe money, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Friday.

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