BIR wins PH digital initiative of the year award in Singapore

MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) received international recognition when its 2026 BIR Interactive Digital Tax Calendar won the Philippines Digital Initiative of the Year – Finance Award at the GovMedia Conference & Awards 2026, held on July 9 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center in Singapore.

The GovMedia Conference & Awards recognizes outstanding government projects and initiatives across Asia that demonstrate excellence in digital transformation, innovation, governance, sustainability, and citizen-centric public service. All entries undergo independent evaluation by a panel of industry experts based on their innovation, impact, and contribution to public-sector excellence.

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Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza, together with Deputy Commissioner Ma. Rosario Charo G. Enriquez-Curiba, Public Information and Education Division Chief Meilin L. Hirang, and Director Marlon Fritz Broto of the Office of the Commissioner, received the award on behalf of the Bureau.

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In his acceptance speech, Commissioner Mendoza dedicated the recognition to the men and women of the Bureau who continue to develop digital services and serve taxpayers across the country.

“To our BIR revenuers, who work on our digital projects and assist our taxpayers on the front lines, this award is yours,” Commissioner Mendoza said.

“To our taxpayers: This Interactive Digital Tax Calendar, together with every digital project and streamlining initiative we have rolled out, is for you—to make your tax compliance easier, our rules clearer, and your transactions with the BIR faster and simpler,” he said.

Launched during the 2026 National Tax Campaign Kickoff, the Interactive Digital Tax Calendar is an in-house-developed digital platform that transformed the Bureau’s traditional printed tax calendar into an interactive online resource, enabling taxpayers to conveniently access tax deadlines, filing requirements, and compliance information in one place.

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During the conference, Commissioner Mendoza was also the sole speaker from the Philippines in the moderated panel discussion, “When Government Gets Digital Right: Building Citizen-Centric Services that Deliver Results,” where he showcased the Bureau’s taxpayer-centric approach to developing the Interactive Digital Tax Calendar and the lessons learned from the project.

Commissioner Mendoza said that alongside the Bureau’s long-term, large-scale digital transformation initiatives, the BIR will continue to develop practical digital innovations that improve the taxpayer experience, simplify tax compliance, and support the government’s digital transformation agenda.

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“We will continue to do this work in support of the vision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for a more modern and more responsive government,” Commissioner Mendoza said.

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