Photo Releases

IN PHOTO | Revenue District Officer Marco Antonio Calo of BIR Revenue District Office (RDO) 106 delivers his message during the 2026 BIR Tax Campaign Kick-off held in Tandag City, highlighting the importance of taxpayer compliance and partnership in supporting government programs and public services. A similar activity is also conducted on March 9, 2026, in Bislig City, covering taxpayers from the four municipalities and the city of Bislig in the 2nd district of the province. The initiative forms part of the BIR’s province-wide campaign to encourage responsible tax compliance and improve public understanding of tax obligations. (NGPB, PIA Surigao del Sur)

IN PHOTOS | Tandag City Councilor Kharin C. Momo, member of the Tandag City Tourism, Culture and Arts Committee, visited the Tandag City Tourist Assistance and Pasalubong Center to show support to the city’s tourism promotion efforts and appreciation to locally made products. During the visit, Councilor Momo underscored the importance of promoting Tandag’s culture, craftsmanship, and local delicacies, while encouraging stronger support for community-based enterprises and local entrepreneurs. The initiative reflects the city government’s continued commitment to boosting tourism development and highlighting the unique identity of Tandag, while creating more opportunities for local producers and small businesses. (NGPB, PIA Surigao del Sur)

IN PHOTO | The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) held its first-ever Mindanao-wide Tax Campaign Kick-Off in Caraga region on February 20, 2026. The event united the five revenue regional offices across Mindanao comprising of Zamboanga Peninsula and Tawi-Tawi, Northern Mindanao, Southern Mindanao, Davao Region, and the host region, Caraga. After the program, a press conference followed with panelists coming from the BIR national office, with no less than BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza, along with his deputy commissioners and BIR Revenue Region 17 - Caraga Regional Director Esmeralda Tabule. (NJGD, PIA Caraga)

IN PHOTO |   Over 2,000 participants attended the pilot conduct of the BIR Mindanao-wide Tax Campaign in Butuan City on February 20, 2026. Attendees include BIR national office executives, officials and personnel from BIR Mindanao regions, and taxpayers who gave their support to the activity. (NJGD, PIA Caraga)

IN PHOTO |  Gender and Development (GAD) focal persons of the Caraga Regional Interagency Committee Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-VAWC) convened today, February 20, 2026, for their 1st quarter meeting for the year.  The member-agencies likewise provided suggestions and recommendations to the committee with regard to the lined-up activities for the upcoming 2026 National Women's Month celebration in March with the kick-off activity to take place on March 2, 2026. (NJGD, PIA Caraga)

IN PHOTO | Regional Director Bonifacio R. Pulgo of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Caraga explained during the Kapihan sa PIA on 11 February 2026 that the country is currently facing an emerging threat known as Foreign Interference and Malign Influence (FIMI) from external actors. He said that the country confronts threats posed by foreign entities using manipulative strategies aimed at influencing public perception and decision-making to advance their respective interests and objectives, including territorial claims, security concerns, and national stability through FIMI. (MFC, PIA Caraga)