28/05/2026
DTI Quezon, through Negosyo Center โ Quezon, conducts a seminar entitled โTax Compliance Awareness with BIR RDO 61
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Quezon, through Negosyo Center Quezon, conducted a seminar on Tax Compliance Awareness with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue District Office (RDO) 61 on May 25, 2026, at the Municipal Training Center, Quezon, Quezon. The event was attended by local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
The activity aims to strengthen the participantsโ understanding of tax obligations, proper filing procedures, and the latest updates on compliance requirements in accordance with current BIR regulations.
Hon. Briene L. Flores, Chairperson of the Sangguniang Bayan Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Industry, delivers a message of support to the guests and participants. In his message, he emphasized that responsible compliance is essential to business growth and sustainability, and as a business owner himself, urged every attendee to maximize the learning opportunity.
The discussion was led by resource speakers from the BIR, including Mr. Michael Tolentino, Revenue Officer I, who discussed tax registration procedures and requirements; Mr. Emilio Alvares, Revenue Officer II, who tackled due dates and payment channels; and Mr. Sebastian Julio P. Maghirang, Revenue Officer I, who discussed tax audit assessments, the processing of applications for the issuance of Electronic Certificates Authorizing Registration (eCAR), and the enforcement of tax laws, including the imposition of applicable penalties. The Chief of the Collection Section of BIR RDO 61, Mr. Manuel Quebin, was also present at the event and reminded the participants of the dos and donโts of doing taxes to avoid penalties. Together with the Revenue Officers, he also addressed some questions from participants during the Question-and-Answer portion.
A total of 27 MSMEs attended the event, returning to their business operations with valuable insights and additional knowledge they can rely on in managing their taxes.
Photo Credits: LGU Quezon PIO
