RMC No. 25-2004 — Specifies the activities for the BIR's Centennial Anniversary Celebration. Digest | Full Text

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE 29 March 2004 REVENUE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR No. 25-2004 SUBJECT : BIR Centennial Anniversary Celebration TO : All Internal Revenue Officials, Employees and Others Concerned ______________________________________________________________________________________ I. Background The Bureau of Internal Revenue, the country's premier tax collection agency, is celebrating its 100th year anniversary with the theme, `Sandaang Taong Singkad Buwis Kaagapay sa Pag-unlad. Activities and programs are geared towards chronicling the bureau's past achievements and present programs. In addition, the celebration will also be highlighted with the launch of the bureau's future plans and programs to strengthen its mandate and vision of providing efficient, effective and impartial enforcement of tax laws. In line with the year-long celebration, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue formed a committee composed of BIR officials and employees (RSO No. 102-2004). Committee members are tasked to plan and coordinate all activities for the centennial celebration. II. BIR Centennial Activities Following are the major activities to celebrate the bureau's centennial celebration: Activities Objectives Educational Continuing tax education of Bureau personnel and at the same time discovering the best among the brightest among Bureau personnel 1. Search for the BIR Tax - Exchange of information and ideas on tax administration with members of the private sector and non-government organizations Wizard Present the bureau's major accomplishments during its 100 years 2. Tax Congress - Document the bureau's history, achievements and future plans in (c/o BIREA) print Arts and Cultural Showcase BIR employee's athletic achievements through sports competition 1. Exhibit, "BIR through the - Strengthen the familial bond among bureau personnel including their family members through sports and physical activities Years" Develop and strengthen rapport between BIR officers and members of the private sectors through sports competition 2. Souvenir Program / - Motivate and inspire revenue employees to uphold the highest standard of behavior Supplement (Graphics, Discover beautiful and talented BIR employees who can assist in the bureau's tax campaign etc.) Foster camaraderie among the bureau's executives and managers in the national and regional offices Sports and Recreation 1. Sportsfest - 2. Family Day - 3. Golf Tournament - (c/o BIREA) Search for BIR Model - Employee Search for Ms. BIR - Centennial Night -

Members of the BIR Centennial Anniversary Committee will come up with updates and announcements on the details and schedules for each activity. Moreover, they shall call on other revenue employees to participate in the preparation and implementation of the above-mentioned activities. All revenue officials and employees are hereby enjoined to give this Circular as wide publicity as possible. (Original Signed) GUILLERMO L. PARAYNO, JR. Commissioner of Internal Revenue