NBI-National Capital Region Director Cesar Bacani said the two suspects and their cohorts Rufo Ranario and Michelle dela Torre demanded P160 million for the settlement of a P1.6-billion tax deficiency. The NBI bought more time in arresting the two after Pagdilao rescheduled the meeting the following day because the company was only able to encash P10 million. Duterte mentioned the BIR as one of the most corrupt government agencies. “The more technology becomes sophisticated, the more corruption will become sophisticated, corruption will never end so what am I here for?” he added. “I will be needing (your) assistance, I am serious in this program,” Martires told representatives from the education sector present during the event.

Source: Philippine Star July 26, 2019 16:00 UTC