Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. was featured in the “Asian Heroes 2024” book launch last November 15, 2024. As fate would have it, it was the 2nd anniversary of Commissioner Lumagui’s appointment as the head of largest revenue collecting agency in the country.
“I have the honor to receive this recognition of being one of the ‘Asian Heroes 2024’ on the 2nd anniversary of my appointment as Commissioner of the BIR. This award is in recognition of the work the BIR and its revenuers have done the past 2 years. You are our country’s modern-day heroes. Mabuhay ang Bagong BIR sa Bagong Pilipinas!” commissioner Lumagui stated.
“Asian Heroes” is a book authored by Maria Rosa “Bing” Nieva Carrion. The personalities honored in her book consists of modern-day heroes, whether from the public or private sector, that contributes to changing the world by doing good in the endeavor they are currently in.
Several high-ranking government officials were also honored during the book launch, such as Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo and Senator Mark Villar.