BIR-Caraga RD Jose Eric Furia Bureau of Internal Revenue Region 17 regional director Jose Eric Furia during an interview with Philippine Information Agency Caraga personnel on March 13, 2018, says that their office is intensifying their efforts in implementing the Tax Mapping Operation, 'Oplan Kandado' to violating establishments; and the Run After Tax Evaders Program. He also stresses that they will not tolerate blatant violations. (PIA Caraga) Closure Order In connection with the implementation of the Closure Order duly signed by Atty. Arnel Guballa, deputy commissioner of Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for the temporary suspension of business operation, the BIR Revenue Region 17 Office thru Revenue District Office 103 closes the Powerplus Trading situated in Ochoa Avenue, Butuan City on March 13, 2018. This is enforced in view of the failure to comply of the criteria for operating a legitimate business. (PIA Caraga)