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MANILA, Philippines – Rappler speaks with Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) chief Kim Henares.
As tax chief, Henares is at the forefront of a name-and-shame campaign against tax evaders.
The BIR’s vigilance in filing charges against allegedly erring individuals and entities made her a key figure in the administration’s efforts to improve revenue collections.
Improved revenue collections under her term have been cited by credit rating agencies in their decision to upgrade the Philippines to investment grade status.
Now, Henares is allegedly being eyed to replace Ruffy Biazon as commissioner of the corruption-plagued Bureau of Customs (BOC). The move comes after Aquino hit the BOC for corruption and ineptness during his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Henares says she hasn’t been approached or asked by any Malacañang official about the possibility of taking over the position.
Henares will discuss how her office made reform possible, and what it’s like to initiate change in a culture of corruption.
Watch the interview below.
– Rappler.com
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