The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the deadline for filing tax returns, paying taxes, and submitting required documents for taxpayers in Cebu affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake.
Under Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 88-2025, Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. announced that all tax deadlines falling within October 2025 are extended until the end of the month.
The extension covers taxpayers and BIR personnel under Revenue District Offices No. 80 (Mandaue City), No. 81 (Cebu City North), No. 82 (Cebu City South), No. 83 (Talisay City), and No. 123 (Large Taxpayers Division – Cebu), along with their Authorized Agent Banks.
“This extension allows our taxpayers sufficient time to comply with their tax obligations without adding to the burdens caused by the calamity,” Lumagui said.
“This reaffirms our commitment to responsive, compassionate, and excellent taxpayer service, especially during times of crisis,” he added.
Cebu remains under a state of calamity following the massive earthquake that struck its northern areas last week, which left at least 72 people dead and over 200 injured.