THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced Thursday, June 28, the filing of tax evasion charges against 12 businesses and their owners, mainly based in the National Capital Region as well as Rizal and Bicol. In several press statements released June 28, the biggest liability identified by the BIR was P63.95 million against Daeah Phils., Inc. based in Kapitolyo, Pasig City. The next two highest were Shema Ultimate Business Innovative Concept, Corp. in Quezon City with P49.02 million and Northstar Transport Facilities (Ltd.), Inc. in Pasig with P43.88 million. The others in Metro Manila are: Theaden Marketing Services in Quezon City (P17.84 million); C.B. Eugenio Enterprises Co., Inc. in Taytay, Rizal (P4.35 million); Plastic Technobag Co., Ltd. in Quezon City (P5.32 million); RPV Electro Technology Philippines, Corp. in Pasig (P18.32 million); and Touring Group, Inc. in San Juan (P4.67 million). In Bicol, the establishments are: Sunrise Emission Test Center in Talisay, Camarines Norte — P34.05 million; Tabaco Sports Arena (cockpit) in Pawa, Tabaco City — P21.36 million; Renato A. Masbate, owner of various meat shops and eatery in Daraga, Albay — P15.27 million; and Jeca Minerals in Mabolo, Naga City — P2.24 million. Meanwhile, Renell Paul S. Reyes, owner of Paul Trading and Construction Supply in San Mateo, Rizal, was charged with unlawful pursuit of business for failing to register with the BIR.

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