The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson, chairman of the Senate Committee on Accountability Of Public Officers and Investigation (Blue Ribbon) together with Sen. Erwin Tulfo conducted an investigation into the alleged misuse and weaponization of Letters of Authority (LOAs) by personnel of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) as a money-making scheme, and other systematic abuses.
Photo shows the two lawmakers question BIR Commissioner Charli to Martin Mendoza (left) and Finance Secretary Frederick Go during the Senate hearing on December 11, 2025. (TMM photo by Joseph Muego.)
