Pacquiao jabs at BIR over tax evasion case

World boxing icon and Rep. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao of Sarangani again threw jabs on Tuesday, this time against the Bureau of Internal Revenue which is seeking to freeze his P2.2 billion worth of assets for alleged tax evasion.

In a press conference held in his hometown General Santos City, Pacquiao noted that the BIR has no basis in garnishing his P2.2 billion worth of assets because he has declared his right income and paid the corresponding proper taxes, vis-à-vis the takes of his promoter Top Rank Promotions and HBO network which airs his fights.