Dingdong Dantes, Dennis Trillo, Jennylyn Mercado, Vice Ganda, more recognized by BIR among QC's top celebrity taxpayers

Dingdong Dantes, Dennis Trillo, Jennylyn Mercado, and "It's Showtime" host Vice Ganda were just some of the personalities who were recognized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue - Revenue Region 7A for being among the top celebrity taxpayers of Quezon City.

According to Aubrey Carampel's report on "24 Oras" Wednesday, the stars were given recognition during the recent 2025 Regional Tax Campaign Kickoff, where they received plaques on stage.

"Digital na lahat, online, mas napapabilis na ngayon ang ating obligasyon, kaya wag po natin kalilimutan malapit na ang April 15," reminded the Kapuso Primetime King. "Magbayad po tayo nang tama, wastong buwis syempre dahil mapupunta po ito para sa ating mga kababayan."

The DenJen couple expressed their gratitude for the recognition and also reminded the public of the April 15 deadline to file annual income tax returns.

"Thank you po, maraming salamat at sana maging magandang ehemplo itong mga ginagawa namin para makapagbayad din tayo nang maayos na tax. Pinaka-importante siguro makapagbayad sa oras para wala tayo maging problema," said Dennis.

Kapuso Comedy Genius Michael V. and Bea Alonzo were also recognized among the city's top taxpaying media personalities. Bea, who couldn't attend the event, sent a video message instead.

Meanwhile, Vice Ganda said at the event that those who pay their taxes have the right to ask the BIR for accountability in regard to how their taxes are used.

"At dahil sa nagbabayad tayo ng buwis, meron tayong karapatan na tanungin din, 'Nasaan 'yung binayad nating buwis?' Kasi misyon ng BIR, 'di ba po, gamitin ang mga perang 'yan for nation-building and to uplift the lives of the Filipino people," said Vice Ganda.

According to the report, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said that it's important for celebrities to take part in their campaign, titled "Buwis na Tapat, Tagumpay Nating Lahat."

— CDC, GMA Integrated News