Smashing Barricade: OSHDPs creativity to transform economical housing in Philippines

 

The Organization of Socialized and Economic Housing Developers, Inc. (OSHDP) is set to host a pivotal summit titled “Breaking Barriers: Revolutionizing the Philippine Housing Industry on August 30, 2024, at the Solaire Resort North Vertis, Quezon City. This event marks a significant milestone in OSHDP’s mission to transform the landscape of housing in the Philippines, particularly in the socialized and economic sectors.

Founded by a dedicated group of developers and advocates, OSHDP has grown into the leading private sector organization with a national membership of real estate developers focused on socialized and economic housing. The organization has long been committed to addressing the country’s housing needs by delivering dignified, decent, and affordable housing solutions. Their vision-mission, “Growth Through Dignified, Decent and Affordable Housing,” encapsulates the core values that drive their initiatives and collaborations across the housing sector.

The summit aims to address the challenges and opportunities within the Philippine housing industry. The event will gather industry leaders, policymakers, developers, and stakeholders to discuss innovative strategies and solutions to overcome the obstacles that have long hindered the growth and accessibility of housing for all Filipinos.

This summit is expected to serve as a platform for OSHDP and its partners to showcase groundbreaking projects, share best practices, and explore new technologies that can enhance the efficiency and sustainability of housing developments. It will also provide a space for dialogue between the public and private sectors, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in achieving the nation’s housing goals.

OSHDP’s efforts are deeply rooted in the belief that every Filipino deserves access to a home that is not only affordable but also dignified and conducive to a decent quality of life. By bringing together key players in the industry, the summit seeks to forge new pathways for growth, ensuring that the housing sector remains vibrant, efficient, and responsive to the needs of the Filipino people.

As OSHDP continues to lead the charge in socialized and economic housing, the summit will undoubtedly be a defining moment in their ongoing journey to revolutionize the Philippine housing industry.

BIR raids Philippine Vape Festival 2024, confiscates Illicit Vape Products

 

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. reports an on-going raid of the Philippine Vape Festival 2024 being held in Las Pinas today, August 18, 2024. Surveillance of the event confirmed that there were vape products without internal revenue stamps. Upon seeing vape products without internal revenue stamps, Commissioner Lumagui, together with the BIR Illicit Trade Task Force (ITTF) proceeded to raid the event, and confiscate the illicit vape products.

"We have given the vape industry every warning. The BIR will raid all venues with illicit vape, even on weekends or holidays. We will raid festivals. We will raid public markets. We will raid warehouses. You will face criminal charges for tax evasion. The BIR welcomes all informants, private or public, who have information on locations or events with illicit vape. The BIR Illicit Trade Task Force will act on all verified targets" Commissioner Lumagui stated.

Commissioner Lumagui has been steadfast in the BIR's war against illicit vape. Earlier this month, the BIR raided the Taytay Tiangge Market because of the presence of Flava and other illicit vape. A few weeks ago, the BIR also raided a building in Quezon City where a Flava vending machine was confiscated, the machine was accessible even to minors because the same building housed a gym, dance studio, gymnastics studio, basketball court, cafe & bakery, laundry station, water station, and a restaurant.

Inventory of the illicit vape products confiscated during the Philippine Vape Festival 2024 is still on-going.

“The illicit vape being displayed in this festival shows the brazen attitude of the vape industry against the proper taxation of vape products. They even organized a festival filled with illicit vape. The full strength of the BIR Illicit Trade Task Force will be deployed against this industry” Commissioner Lumagui stated.

BIR marks 120th Anniversary with 100% Nationwide ISO Certification, New Logo, and New Web portal*

 

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. marks the 120th anniversary of the BIR by presenting its latest landmark achievements. Commissioner Lumagui announced during the anniversary that, for the first time in BIR history, the agency received 100% Nationwide ISO certification on several of its services, a new BIR logo is approved and unveiled, and a new and modern BIR web portal is online.

"The BIR marks its 120th anniversary with achievements worthy of 'Bagong Pilipinas'. Our 100% Nationwide ISO Certification marks the shift of BIR into a more service-oriented agency. Our new BIR logo marks our adaptation to the 21st century. Our new BIR web portal marks our commitment to the digitalization of our services. This victory is not merely that of the BIR; this victory is also that of our taxpayers, who deserve the best in public service," Commissioner Lumagui stated.

The ISO Certification covers both the Operations Group (Revenue Regions, Revenue District Offices) and the Large Taxpayer Service (LTS).

The ISO Certification for the Revenue Regions and Revenue District Offices covered: a) Business Registration Process; b) Process of Retrieval and Verification of Batch Control Sheet Reports and Tax Returns from Authorized Agent Banks; c) Processing and Issuance of Tax Clearance and Certificates; d) Standards on the Processing of One Time Transactions; and e) Processing of tax returns in the Document Processing Division particularly on Document Control and Data Capture Processes.

The ISO Certification for the LTS covered its most important taxpayer service-related processes: a) Registration Process [Certificate of Registration, Authority to Print Receipts, and Books of Accounts]; b) Collection Process [Tax Clearance for Bidding Purposes, and Delinquency Verification Certificate]; and c) ONETT Process [the onerous transfer of shares of stock not traded through the local stock exchange, and the donation of real and personal properties].

The new BIR logo was created through the artistic contributions of both taxpayers and revenuers. It symbolizes the inclusive approach of the BIR dealing with taxpayers, such that certain elements of the new logo came from a taxpayer. The new BIR web portal was developed with the help of the Department of Information and Communications Technology. The new web portal aims to create a balance between convenience in accessing tax information, BIR updates, eServices, and an impression of professionalism and modernity in the 21st century.

"Ang aming 100% Nationwide ISO certification, bagong BIR logo, at bagong BIR web portal ay nagsisilbing simbolo ng aming katapatan sa Bagong Pilipinas. Ang tagumpay na ito ay hindi lamang tagumpay ng BIR, ito rin ay tagumpay ng ating mga taxpayers na makakaranas ng mas-maganda at mas-mabilis na serbisyo sa aming ahensiya.  Ito po ang Bagong BIR, sa Bagong Pilipinas" Commissioner Lumagui stated.