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Actor and entrepreneur Alden Richards was recognized as one of the Most Outstanding Individual Taxpayers during the 2026 South Luzon Cluster Tax Campaign Kickoff of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Feb. 27. He was honored under Revenue District Office No. 57 West Laguna of Revenue Region 9B LaQueMar, alongside outstanding taxpayers from 19 Revenue District Offices across Revenue Regions 9A CaBaMiRo, 9B LaQueMar, and 10 Bicol Region.

According to Philippines News Agency, Richards expressed support for the BIR's campaign and highlighted the importance of transparency and timely compliance with tax obligations. He stated, 'Pinapakita natin ang support sa campaigns ng BIR (We are showing our support to the BIR's campaigns) by being transparent and paying the rightful taxes, especially pagbabayad sa tamang oras (paying them on time). As public figures, kailangan mag set tayo ng (we need to set a) good example. It is our moral and legal obligation as Filipinos, and one way of helping the community through nation-building."

His recognition highlights the vital role of responsible taxpayers, from business leaders to public figures, in promoting tax discipline and supporting economic growth. A total of 19 Revenue District Offices recognized their respective top taxpayers, reflecting strong compliance and continued partnership between the bureau and its stakeholders across the South Luzon Cluster.