OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OED)
The Executive Director formulates, adopts, and promulgates rules and regulations to carry out the principles and objectives of the NTRC; recommends to and assists the DOF, the Congress of the Philippines and other government offices on matters pertaining to the Center’s areas of specialization; disseminates information on the work of the Center, and the background and the rationale of tax policies and the recommendations adopted by the government; exercises general supervision and control over the branches of the Center; and performs such other operations as may be provided by law.
MARLENE A. LUCERO-CALUBAG
Executive Director
Tel. No. 8527-20-64
Fax No. 8527-20-50
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PLANNING AND COORDINATING UNIT
Formulates jointly with the Tax Research Group, the NTRC plans and programs; coordinates activities of the Tax Research Branch/Staff; monitors periodically the performance of the office against planned targets and outputs; and takes charge of the publication and distribution of the NTRC Tax Research Journal, Guide to Philippine Taxes, Philippines Public Finance and Related Statistics and other tax information materials of the NTRC.
MA. RHEA L. CARO
Chief Tax Specialist
Tel. No. 8527-20-66
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TAX RESEARCH GROUP (TRG)
The TRG of the National Tax Research Center (NTRC) to be headed by a Deputy Executive Director, serves as the backbone of the Center as it carries out and fulfils the primary mandate of the Agency, which is to conduct continuing research in taxation and other fiscal-related matters in support of the policy directions of the Department of Finance (DOF) and the socio-economic agenda of the government in achieving fiscal sustainability. It is composed of specialized branches that provides comments on tax bills/resolutions requested by the Philippine Congress and DOF. The Group is also tasked to extend technical assistance to both the private and public sectors on issues and matters pertaining to taxation and revenue generation. Further, it serves as Secretariat to the Task Force on the Revision of Fees and Charges which provides technical assistance and monitors the revision of fees and charges imposed by the national government agencies; and to the Executive and Technical Committees on Real Property Valuation of the Bureau of Internal Revenue on the revision of zonal values for tax purposes. It also regularly publishes tax and non-tax articles, which provide basic information on issues and cross-country comparisons as a way to increase consciousness of the public on taxation.
DEBBIE F. ASISTIO-SY
Deputy Executive Director
Tel. No. 8527-20-71
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DIRECT TAXES BRANCH
Conducts research studies on direct taxation to make it more responsive to the requirements of economic development; periodically re-examines existing tax exemption laws affecting direct taxes; and renders technical assistance to Congress/DOF in the area of direct taxes.
DONALDO M. BOO
Chief Tax Specialist
Tel. No. 8527-20-68
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INDIRECT TAXES BRANCH
Conducts research studies on indirect taxation to make it more responsive to the requirements of economic development; periodically re-examines existing tax exemption laws affecting indirect taxes; and renders technical assistance to Congress/DOF in the area of indirect taxes.
MA. BERLIE L. AMURAO
Chief Tax Specialist
Tel. No. 8527-20-65
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FISCAL INCENTIVES BRANCH
Conducts research studies on the improvement and administration of fiscal incentives availment, and other studies relating to current and relevant experiences and practices of other countries regarding fiscal incentives and recommends the necessary changes/modifications to improve the Philippine incentives system; and renders technical assistance to Congress/DOF in the area of fiscal incentives.
ROSELYN C. DOMO
Chief Tax Specialist
Tel. No. 8527-20-62
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SPECIAL RESEARCH & TECHNICAL SERVICES BRANCH
Conducts research studies on revenue administration and customs and tariff matters, and other studies relating to the effective enforcement of government fees and charges and non-tax matters not falling within the area of responsibility of other branches; and renders technical assistance to Congress/DOF in the area of revenue administration and customs and tariff matters, fees and charges and valuation; and serves as the lead branch handling the Secretariat works of the NTRC to the Task Force on the Revision of Fees and Charges, and Consultant to the Executive and Technical Committees on Real Property Valuation of the BIR.
ATTY. JASON P. RAPOSAS
Chief Tax Specialist
Tel. No. 8527-20-49
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LOCAL TAXATION BRANCH
Conducts research studies on the Local Government Code and other existing laws delegating to local governments certain taxing and revenue-raising powers commensurate with their respective levels of responsibility; recommends improvements in local taxation and local revenue administration, and the system of Internal Revenue Allotment to local governments to make the system more equitable; and renders technical assistance to Congress/DOF in the area of local finance.
EVA MARIE N. PELAYO
Officer –in-Charge
Tel. No. 8527-41-28
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TAX STATISTICS STAFF
Conducts research studies using statistical techniques to provide indicators of the responsiveness of various taxes to changes in the economy; develops statistical procedures, methods and techniques for estimation and forecasting of revenue effects of existing and proposed tax measures; and develops, implements and maintain a system of collection, compilation and analysis and other public finance statistics.
MARIA CECELIA B. RODRIGUEZ
Chief Tax Specialist
Tel. No. 8527-41-28
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ECONOMICS STAFF
Conducts research studies on the development of the Philippine economy and the rest of the world to further improve tax policies; submits reports on current developments in the general area of economics of taxation as basis for further in-depth studies; and renders technical assistance to Congress/DOF on the economics of taxation and public finance.
MONICA G. REMPILLO
Economist V
Tel. No. 8527-20-65
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LEGAL GROUP (LG)
The LG assists the FIRB and the NTRC on all legal issues arising from the approval and disapproval of tax incentives and the suspension, withdrawal or cancellation of tax incentives and tax subsidy. The Group also provides legal opinions and/or technical papers on any legal issues that may be required by the FIRB and NTRC.
ATTY. MARK LESTER L. AURE
Deputy Executive Director
Tel. No. (+632) 5317-6363 LOCAL 8854
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LEGAL RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION DIVISION
KHERSIEN Y. BAUTISTA
Officer–in-Charge
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FISCAL INCENTIVES MANAGEMENT GROUP (FIMG)
The FIMG processes applications for incentives entitlement of business enterprises with above P1 Billion investment capital and conducts initial evaluation of investment promotion agencies (IPAs) recommendations and ex-ante cost-benefit analyses (CBAs) and evaluates tax subsidy applications of government agencies.
IAN EMMANUEL E. LEUTERIO
Deputy Executive Director
Tel. No. (+632) 5317-6363 LOCAL 8854
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TAX INCENTIVES DIVISION
KRYZTAL JEM CZARINA L. ABANES
Financial Analyst IV
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MONITORING AND EVALUATION GROUP (MEG)
The MEG monitors and evaluates RBEs and other registered enterprises (OREs) on tax incentives availment and conducts ex-post CBA or other processes and impact evaluation methods to calculate the net benefits and cost associated with tax incentives; and provides summaries of performance metrics per IPA.
JOSSEF ELEAZAR B. LACSON
Deputy Executive Director
Tel. No. (+632) 5317-6363 LOCAL 8854
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MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES DIVISION
ALLAN LEO T. PARAN
Financial Analyst IV
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESOURCE-BASED INDUSTRIES DIVISION
FERNANDO MARTIN B. AGUILA
Financial Analyst III
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FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES GROUP (FASG)
The FASG provides support services in financial management and reporting, human resources development and management, general services, records, and inventory management and management information systems and technology.
GIAN CARLO D. RODRIGUEZ
Deputy Executive Director
Tel. No. 8562-68-25
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FINANCE DIVISION
Grace A. Manalo
Officer–in-Charge
Tel. No. 8562-68-17
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GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION
VENCHITO P. SALVADOR
Officer–in-Charge
Tel. No. 8562-68-25
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
VENCHITO P. SALVADOR
Chief Administrative Officer
Tel. No. 8562-68-25
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