Service

sionalism,’” the Commissioner said.

The reasons for the dismissal of erring BIR officials varies from grave misconduct, serious dishonesty, frequent unauthorized absences, falsification of official documents, gross neglect of duty, insubordination and absence without official leave. Lumagui said he intends to have a regular investigation of BIR officials. If there are grounds for dismissal, the BIR will dismiss the official, the BIR chief said. If there are grounds for suspension, that official will be suspended, according to Lumagui. “We are committed to provide a new BIR to the public. One that has integrity and professionalism,” the BIR chief said.