DivinaLaw recently hosted the Tax C.A.R.A.V.A.N. of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region No. 8A-Makati. C.A.R.A.V.A.N. stands for Tax Compliance Awareness thru Revenue Advisory, Voluntary Assistance, and Networking, an initiative which aims to promote voluntary tax compliance and strengthen cooperation among the BIR, tax practitioners, and taxpayers.
Leading the BIR delegation were Regional Director Antonino L. Ilagan and Assistant Regional Director Deogracias T. Villar, Jr. They were accompanied by key division heads: Chief Albert C. Arpon of the Legal Division; Chief Anne M. Reyes of the Collection Division; Chief Dennis Sevilla Forte of the VAT Audit Section; and Assistant Chief Jett William B. Wong of the Assessment Division.
The delegation also included the heads of various Revenue District Offices (RDOs): RDO Clea Marie P. Pimentel of RDO No. 47, RDO Gerardo C. Utanes of RDO No. 48, and RDO Abdullah D. Bandrang of RDO No. 50. In addition, the following officers were present: CAS Marjonie Ando, GS Jumaimah Bagul, and GS Amiruzzaman Alauya for RDO No. 47; CAS Anna Katrina Dela Cruz for RDO No. 48; CAS Helalla M. Lao and GS Minda Macaombang for RDO No. 49; and CAS Gerald Mart C. Gatinga together and GS Raymond Pasco for RDO No. 50.
DivinaLaw was represented by Atty. Nilo T. Divina (Managing Partner), Atty. Alden Francis C. Gonzales (Senior Partner), Atty. Eloisa D. V. Sy (Senior Partner), Atty. Lean Jeff Magsombol (Partner), Atty. Nasha Jemimah R. Reyes-Ferrer (Partner), Atty. Danica Mae M. Godornes (Senior Associate), Atty. Julie Ann C. Manguiat (Senior Associate), Atty. Maria Isabella A. Rodriguez (Senior Associate), Atty. Angel Isah M. Romero (Associate), Atty. Pio Vincent R. Buencamino (Associate), Atty. Kara C. Ramos (Associate), Atty. Andrew Gil B. Ambray (Associate), Atty. Alaiza A. Adviento (Associate), Atty. Marc Angelo G. Santos (Associate), Atty. Araceli Celine S. Enriquez (Associate), and Atty. Cindel Joy S. Y. Ong (Associate).
Also present were representatives from Maxicare Life Insurance Corporation, C.B. Andrew Asia, Inc., Nippon Hassha, Inc., Goodforth Services, Inc., Golden Aurora Inc., Nilmarjo Holdings Corporation, Nilmarjo Consultancy, Inc., DivinaLaw Finance, Nordlys Divine Corporation, and Magnificus Juris Reviews and Seminars, Inc.
The Tax C.A.R.A.V.A.N. served as a meaningful platform for constructive engagement between the BIR, taxpayers, and tax practitioners, reinforcing their shared commitment to improving tax administration, addressing emerging tax concerns, and fostering greater public trust in the Philippine tax system.
