BIR collections rise to PHP 2.814 trillion through October

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) collected PHP 2.814 trillion in gross revenue from January to October 2026, up PHP 149.86 billion, or 5.63%, from the same period last year.

Tax collections help finance public services and government programs, making the bureau’s ability to sustain revenue growth relevant to schools, health care, infrastructure, and other spending needs.

For October alone, gross collections reached PHP 348.54 billion, an increase of PHP 19.48 billion, or 5.92%, from October 2025, based on the BIR’s latest collection report as of Nov. 12.

Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza said the bureau aims to surpass PHP 3 trillion in cumulative collections before the end of November while maintaining year-on-year growth above 5%.

Based on the rounded January-to-October total, the BIR would need to collect approximately PHP 186 billion more to reach PHP 3 trillion.

“We are looking to breach the P3 trillion mark in revenue collections before the end of November and aim to sustain our above 5% year-on-year growth. We will continue to strengthen tax compliance and protect the revenue base while making it easier for taxpayers to fulfill their obligations,” Mendoza said.

The bureau said it continues to strengthen collection under its BIR DARES reform agenda through closer revenue monitoring, enforcement against tax evasion and illicit trade, and improvements in taxpayer services.

Under its 2026 tax campaign theme, “Mahusay na Serbisyo, Katumbas ng Buwis Mo,” the BIR aims to encourage voluntary compliance through better service, fairness, and professionalism.