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FORMER INTERNAL REVENUE COMMISSIONER LIWAYWAY VINZONS-CHATO

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Chato files bill seeking to merge BIR, BOC

By Iris Gonzales | March 16, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - Former Internal Revenue Commissioner Liwayway Vinzons-Chato wants to dissolve the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and create a single revenue authority to improve...

Business

Gloria to AFP, PNP: Be neutral in polls

May 13, 2001 - 12:00am

President Arroyo ordered yesterday the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to be neutral in the elections. Interviewed in the "Sa-got Ko Iyan" radio program of Interior...

Headlines

Gloria to AFP, PNP: Be neutral in polls

May 13, 2001 - 12:00am

President Arroyo ordered yesterday the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to be neutral in the elections. Interviewed in the "Sa-got Ko Iyan" radio program of Interior...

Headlines

Estrada supporters harass PPC bets

April 25, 2001 - 12:00am

POLOMOLOK, South Cotabato — Supporters of ousted President Joseph Estrada gave the thumbs down and refused to shake the hands of People Power Coalition (PPC) senatorial candidates when they made a whistle...

Headlines

Complete overhaul of BIR, Customs set-ups urged

By by Rose De La Cruz | March 23, 2001 - 12:00am

Former Internal Revenue Commissioner Liwayway Vinzons-Chato is batting for the overhaul of the organization structures of the Bureaus of Internal Revenue and Customs to make these agencies more efficient and responsive...

Business