COTABATO CITY, March 6 -- The Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MBHTE-BARMM) has been recognized as a top taxpayer under the national government agency category for 2023.

"It was an exemplary display of fiscal responsibility and moral governance," a statement from MBHTE said Wednesday.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue District Office No. 107 under Revenue Region 18 bestowed this distinction upon MBHTE during the BIR 2024 tax campaign event, held on Tuesday afternoon at the EM Manor Hotel and Convention Center here.

"The award is not merely a testament to the ministry's adherence to tax laws, but shines a spotlight on its dedication to contributing sign...