A previous presentation by Sen. Panfilo Lacson names a group of public works engineers allegedly known for their gambling and lavish lifestyles: (From left) Edrick San Diego, Jaypee Mendoza, Henry Alcantara, Brice Hernandez and Arjay Domasig. (File photo from NIÑO JESUS ORBETA / Inquirer)
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) believes that the so-called “BGC Boys” – or former Public Works and Highways (DPWH)–Bulacan engineers Henry Alcantara, Brice Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza – will be convicted.
This optimism comes after the bureau cited the 44 tax-related criminal cases that are set to be filed against them over their alleged P1.68 billion combined tax liabilities.
The BIR’s position comes after the Department of Justice (DOJ) recommended the lodging of the 44 tax cases against the “BGC Boys,” or “Bulacan Group of Contractors,” based on their reported combined tax liabilities.
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