Two of the country’s largest business organizations expressed strong support for the Department of Finance and the Bureau of Internal Revenue following the suspension of all field audits and related enforcement actions under Revenue Memorandum Circular RMC 107-2025.
The alleged reversal, reportedly made by former Ombudsman Samuel Martires without public disclosure, “contravenes the constitutional mandate of transparency,” according to the statement. The groups warned that keeping such actions secret undermines public confidence in the justice system.
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. and 32 other Filipino Chinese business and civic organizations have collectively called for a diplomatic resolution to the West Philippine Sea confrontation with China.