Commissioner Marian Torres of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) wrote solicitation letters addressed to the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and to certain CEOs of various multinational corporations requesting donations of gifts for her office Christmas party. She used the Bureau’s official stationery. The response was prompt and overwhelming so much so that Commissioner Torres’ office was overcrowded with rice cookers, radio sets, freezers, electric stoves and toasters. Her staff also received several envelopes containing cash money for the employees’ Christmas luncheon.
Has Commissioner Torres committed any impropriety or irregularity? What laws or decrees did she violate? 5%
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It was improper for Commissioner Torres to use her public office and position for a private end. Commissioner Torres likewise violated Presidential Decree No. 46. This law makes it punishable for any public official or employee to receive, directly or indirectly, any gift on any occasion when such gift is given by reason of his/her official function.
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