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Esquivias takes his Oath of Office as BIR Commissioner

October 29, 2008


Former revenuer Sixto S. Esquivias, IV, took his Oath of Office today as Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) before Finance Secretary Margarito B. Teves in simple rites held at the BIR National Office in Diliman, Quezon City.


Commissioner Esquiviaswas appointed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to address the collection shortfall incurred this year. He replaced outgoing Commissioner Lilian B. Hefti after she resigned from office early this month for health reasons.


Commissioner Esquivias will assume office officially starting November 3, 2008.


Esquivias, 52, a CPA-Lawyer, is the fourth revenuer who rose from the ranks to be installed as Commissioner, the first three being Commissioner Misael P. Vera (1965-1975), Commissioner Beethoven L. Rualo (1998-2000), and Commissioner Lilian B. Hefti (2007-2008).


The new BIR Commissioner is married to Corazon Angeles with whom he has three (3) children, namely: Julius, Luis and Ma. Carmela. Esquivias, a family man, received his elementary and secondary education at the University of Santo Tomas (UST). He attained his degree in BSC Accounting at the Far Eastern University (FEU) and earned his Bachelor of Laws degree at the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) where he was a Dean’s Lister. He became a professor in taxation at the University of the Philippines (UP) and Manila Law School and later assumed the position of National Treasurer at the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP).


In 1977, Esquivias entered BIR as a field examiner. He rose from the ranks through the years and served in progressively higher positions, the last of which was as Deputy Commissioner for Legal and Inspection Group in 1998. While at the Bureau, he had a hand in the passage of Republic Act 8424, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Tax Reform Act of 1997, as well as the Expanded Value-Added Tax Act of 2005. After 23 years in service, he retired in 2000 having already reached the highest point of his career at the BIR as Deputy Commissioner.


Since he left the BIR up until he was appointed Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Esquivias was managing partner of Esquivias, Cruz, Condo and Yabut Law Firm. He also served as consultant to Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile and former Sen. Ralph Recto on tax reform bills.


Esquivias was received with warm welcome by many officials and employees of the Bureau who expressed gladness for his return and wished him well.


Many believe and are confident that he can intensify the Bureau’s collection efforts and attain the revenue target of P845B this year, being an experienced and knowledgeable taxman.


Pls. refer to:

REYMARIE T. DE LA CRUZ

Chief, Taxpayer Information & Education Division

924-32-45

KNOWING YOUR BIR REGULATIONS AND ISSUANCES

Revenue Regulations (RRs) are issuances signed by the Secretary of Finance, upon recommendation of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, that specify, prescribe or define rules and regulations for the effective enforcement of the provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) and related statutes

Revenue Memorandum Orders (RMOs) are issuances that provide directives or instructions; prescribe guidelines; and outline processes, operations, activities, workflows, methods and procedures necessary in the implementation of stated policies, goals, objectives, plans and programs of the Bureau in all areas of operations, except auditing.

Revenue Memorandum Rulings (RMRs) are rulings, opinions and interpretations of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue with respect to the provisions of the Tax Code and other tax laws, as applied to a specific set of facts, with or without established precedents, and which the Commissioner may issue from time to time for the purpose of providing taxpayers guidance on the tax consequences in specific situations. BIR Rulings, therefore, cannot contravene duly issued RMRs; otherwise, the Rulings are null and void ab initio

Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMCs) are issuances that publish pertinent and applicable portions, as well as amplifications, of laws, rules, regulations and precedents issued by the BIR and other agencies/offices.

Revenue Bulletins (RB) refer to periodic issuances, notices and official announcements of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue that consolidate the Bureau of Internal Revenue's position on certain specific issues of law or administration in relation to the provisions of the Tax Code, relevant tax laws and other issuances for the guidance of the public.

BIR Rulings are official position of the Bureau to queries raised by taxpayers and other stakeholders relative to clarification and interpretation of tax laws.
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