MANILA — Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui has ordered the suspension of 26 of the agency's employees.

In a statement, BIR said they have approved 21 formal charges that come with preventive suspension orders.

Eighteen of those have been implemented and the remaining 3 are due for implementation.

The tax body has also approved decisions penalizing 5 BIR staff with suspensions.

• BIR imposes 1 percent withholding tax on online platforms, digital service providers

The employees were found to have committed grave misconduct, serious dishonesty, gross neglect of duty, violation of reasonable office rules and regulations, violation of the Anti-Red Tape Act, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.

Lumagui earlier said that his mission is to have a BIR filled with professionals who have integrity.

"The BIR will continue to create a culture of professionalism and integrity under my watch," he said.

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