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What is

Philippine Tax Academy?

The Academy was established and created under Republic Act No. 10143 and mandated to train, mold, enhance and to develop capabilities of tax collectors and administrators to help improve their tax collection efficiency to become competent and effective public servants.

Download IRR.RA 10143 PHILIPPINE TAX ACADEMY ACT

We envision to be a world-class tax academy that transforms institutions on customs, tax, and public finance administration. We are committed to:

Providing appropriate trainings and continuing education to support the government’s revenue generation efforts towards nation building.
Professionalizing learners, stakeholders, and employees to facilitate faithful and ethical compliance with tax laws, rules, and regulations.
Optimizing curriculum development that leads to efficient resource mobilization, excellent organizational development, and globallly competitive tax education.
Adopting technology-driven innovations, research, and methodologies for lifelong learning.
Pursuing continual improvement of the PTA Quality Management System.

Maglilingkod nang may husay, giting, puso, at katapatan para sa bayan.

SGD
GIL S. BELTRAN
President

MISSION

A specialized institution that elevates competency and integrity of tax and customs collectors and administrators towards efficient tax collection.

VISION

By 2028, a world-class tax academy transforming institutions on customs, tax, and public finance administration towards nation-building through professionalization of revenue employees.

GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

The governance and administration of PTA is vested in and its powers exercised by a Board of Trustees.

NEWS AND EVENTS

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

This is to warn the public not to deal with people or organizations claiming to be affiliated with the Philippine Tax Academy who are soliciting funds in exchange for products or services that PTA does not provide.

The said illegal activities will not be tolerated by the PTA. Any violation shall be dealt with strictly and be prosecuted in accordance with applicable administrative and criminal laws. The public is warned against similar offers from anyone, regardless of his/her/their alleged influence or connection.

If you have any information on any similar undertakings, we encourage you to call us at telephone number 5314-1800. Rest assured that your identity will be kept confidential.

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PTA and PSA Sign Service Contract for National ID Integration into ELMS

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PTA and PH-EITI Formalize Strategic Partnership to Build Capacity for Transparency and Governance

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PTA- Customs Institute Completes Its 2025 Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Program

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PTA- Customs Institute Completes Its 2024 Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Program

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Onboarding Program for Local Treasurers of Aklan First Implementation, October 22-25, 2024, Kalibo, Aklan

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Philippine Tax Academy Celebrates 14 Years of Excellence, Unveils New Initiatives

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INTERIM GUIDELINES ON TRAINING FEES FOR THE PHILIPPINE TAX ACADEMY (PTA) TRAINING

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Philippine Tax Academy Presents Groundbreaking Research at National Conference

RESEARCH

2025

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The Impact of Macroeconomic Management, and Fiscal, Trade and Financial Inclusion Reforms on Poverty, Economic Growth and Income Distribution in the Philippines, 1961-2023

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Local Government Finance Excellence: The Case of the Top Performing Provinces, Cities, and Municipalities For FY 2022-2023

2024

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Determinants of Rice Prices in the Philippines: Recommendations for Policy Reforms to Reduce Supply and Price Volatility

2023

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Revisiting Reform Initiatives in the Philippine Revenue Sector: Basis for the Reinforcement of the PTA Integrity Education Program

FAST FACTS

PTA Sets Strategic Direction for 2026

The Philippine Tax Academy held its Strategic Planning for CY 2026 on October 01-02, 2025, setting annual targets anchored on the NEP Commitment and GCG Compliance. Guided by its mandate under RA No. 10143, the Academy identified key activities to strengthen tax education, uphold good governance, and enhance public service.

As it moves forward, PTA remains steadfast in its responsibility to its stakeholders ensuring that its programs remain relevant, impactful, and responsive to their needs.

Maglilingkod nang may husay, giting, puso, at katapatan para sa bayan.

Foundation Course on Local Government Finance for Newly Elected Officials of Local Government Units August 05-07, 2025

With the goal to empower newly elected leaders with the tools to govern wisely, the Foundation Course on Local Government Finance delivered a transformative three-day experience from August 5-7, 2025, at the Diamond Hotel, Manila. Designed to build fiscal leadership and deepen understanding of financial decentralization, the training tackled critical topics such as budgeting, local taxation, resource mobilization, and sustainable development strategies.

From planning economic enterprises to financing local development, participants gained practical insights and actionable skills to drive transparency, accountability, and innovation in their communities. This course marked a bold step toward developing stronger, more responsive local governance across the Philippines.

CBJD Validation Workshop | Batch 4 | June 2–4, 2025 | Widus Hotel, Clark

PTA–IRI and BIR continue advancing competency-driven HR reform with the successful completion of the 4th CBJD Workshop. With 100 BIR staff participating, the workshop focused on the validation of job descriptions for Recruitment, Selection, and Placement (RSP).

Led by Chancellor Ma. Pamela P. Quizon and Vice Chancellor Ma. Lourdes V. Dedal, and facilitated by SME Ms. Jocelyn Linsao-Ng, the event featured stress testing, scenario application, and real-time feedback from Assistant Commissioners.

Clark, Pampanga| June 9–11, 2025

The Philippine Tax Academy–Internal Revenue Institute (PTA-IRI) continues to lead the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s HR transformation with another successful run of its CBJD Validation Workshop, held at Widus Hotel, Clark, Pampanga City. With 127 participants from central and regional offices, the training focused on refining job descriptions through scenario testing, validation methods, and strategic alignment.

Led by Chancellor Ma. Pamela P. Quizon and Vice Chancellor Ma. Lourdes V. Dedal, the PTA-IRI reinforces its role as a strategic partner in institutionalizing a competency-based public service.

PTA-IRI remains at the forefront of government capacity building—ensuring every role is fit for the future of tax administration.

ISSP Training | June 26–27, 2025 | Summit Ridge, Tagaytay

PTA–IRI proudly led the successful run of the “Fundamentals of Information Systems Strategic Planning (ISSP)” course, empowering 143 public sector professionals from BIR, ARTA, DICT, DOLE, GCG, and more with the knowledge and tools for effective ICT planning.

With Chancellor Ma. Pamela P. Quizon and Vice Chancellor Ma. Lourdes V. Dedal at the helm, the two-day workshop tackled ISSP methodology, MITHI alignment, and practical exercises designed to build agency-ready digital strategies.

PTA-IRI Compliance to Competence Tax Update Training | 2025

The Philippine Tax Academy–Internal Revenue Institute continues to empower learners across sectors through its Compliance to Competence: 2025 Tax Update Training! The two-day course tackled VAT, withholding and income taxes, the CREATE Law, and Ease of Paying Taxes reforms.

Represented by Chancellor Ma. Pamela P. Quizon and Vice Chancellor Ma. Lourdes V. Dedal, PTA-IRI reaffirmed its leadership in bridging tax knowledge gaps between policy and practice.

Validation Phase: Batch 3 | May 14–16, 2025

CBJD Validation Workshop for BIR Leaders

Quest Hotel, Tagaytay City – The Internal Revenue Institute (IRI), the training arm of the Philippine Tax Academy for the Bureau of Internal Revenue, successfully led the third installment of the CBJD training series, focusing on validating previously developed job descriptions. The session emphasized the integration of behavioral and strategic competencies through real-time feedback from Assistant Commissioners.

Under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Ma. Lourdes V. Dedal, IRI continues to be a catalyst in embedding competency-based systems within the Bureau’s HR practices. The workshop culminated in strategic action planning, reaffirming IRI’s commitment to advancing human resource transformation across the tax sector.

PTA–IRI x STSRO | Fiscal Policy & Tax Training | May 8, 2025 | Senate of the Philippines

The Philippine Tax Academy–Internal Revenue Institute kicked off its partnership with the Senate Tax Study and Research Office (STSRO) through a one-day course on taxation, fiscal policy, and customs. The session brought together 21 STSRO officers and featured expert lectures from BIR, BOC, LGFI, and PTA.

With Chancellor Ma. Pamela P. Quizon leading the PTA team and receiving high evaluation scores, this successful pilot opens the door for a full training series on the “Fundamentals of Fiscal Legislation” tailored for Congress staff.

Tagaytay Workshop: Batch 2 | April 28–30, 2025

CBJD Writing for Recruitment, Selection, and Placement

Tagaytay City – The Philippine Tax Academy–Internal Revenue Institute (PTA-IRI) continues to strengthen the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) capacity to institutionalize a Competency-Based HR system with the successful rollout of the second CBJD workshop under the CMSD series. With Vice Chancellor Ma. Lourdes V. Dedal, representing the PTA, the event brought together BIR Operations and Legal Group personnel to develop and validate CBJDs aligned with PRIME-HRM.

Through IRI’s structured training design and the expert guidance of Ms. Jocelyn Linsao-Ng, participants crafted practical, job-aligned outputs that will directly improve the Bureau’s recruitment and placement mechanisms. The IRI proudly champions these efforts as part of its mission to professionalize tax administration through competency-driven learning.

Clark Kickoff: Batch 1 | March 26–28, 2025

Launch of the CMSD Workshop Series

Clark, Pampanga – The Internal Revenue Institute (IRI) led by Chancellor Ma. Pamela P. Quizon and Vice Chancellor Ma. Lourdes V. Dedal of the Philippine Tax Academy launched its groundbreaking Competency-Based Job Description (CBJD) workshop series in partnership with the Bureau of Internal Revenue. The first batch focused on aligning HR processes with PRIME-HRM goals through structured CBJD writing and validation techniques.

With IRI at the helm, and expert resource speaker Ms. Joyce Linsao-Ng facilitating, 95 BIR personnel completed the foundational workshop that sets the stage for a full competency integration in BIR recruitment and performance systems. The IRI proudly leads these efforts to build a more strategic and professional tax workforce.