The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said on Monday it had padlocked LBC subsidiary LBC Express-SMM Inc., formerly known as Bag Acceptance Corp., and its branches in Metro Manila for underdeclaration of tax due for three years totaling P145.7 million.

LBC Express, meanwhile, expressed surprise at the BIR closure orders, saying the VAT payments have been properly made and proven.

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