MANILA, Feb. 16 -- Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday ordered prosecutors handling tax evasion cases to take an active part in ensuring that charges are not dismissed.

The reminder was issued following Thursday's filing of tax evasion charges by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) against two corporations issuing ghost or fake receipts.

"We cannot be complacent in prosecuting tax evasion cases. We should ensure an airtight case. These tax evaders who have been defrauding the government shall face the full force of the law," Remulla said in a statement.

Remulla cited Department Circular No. 20 issued March 31, 2023 which said that only cases with a reasonable chance of conviction will be pursued by prosecutors.

He noted...