05/06/2026
The Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) conducted its Annual Inspection of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Commissary and Exchange Service (AFPCES) on 04 June 2026 at the AFPCES Headquarters Conference Hall, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
The FIRB delegation was headed by ASEC Juvy C. Danofrata, Head of the FIRB Secretariat, who formally introduced the members of the visiting team and provided an overview of the FIRB's mandate as the interagency body tasked with overseeing the grant and administration of tax incentives in the country.
The event was formally opened by COL Ben C Domingo III PA (MNSA), AFPCES Commander and General Manager, who welcomed the visiting FIRB delegation from the Department of Finance. COL Domingo provided a brief overview of AFPCES, highlighting the unit's network of commissaries, branches, and specialty stores that collectively serves our authorized customers. He closed his remarks by highlighting the unit's enduring commitment to service, as captured in its institutional tagline: "Serving Those Who Serve Since 1972."
The discussion centered on AFPCES' compliance with the directives set forth under FIRB Resolution No. 009-25, covering several key areas reflective of the unit's ongoing efforts to fully meet the regulatory standards prescribed by the FIRB.
A significant highlight was the update on the Enterprise Resource Management System (ERMS), a modernization initiative that reflects AFPCES' commitment to continuously enhance its operational capabilities, and one that is anticipated to be a transformative development under the current administration.
Following the discussion, ASEC Danofrata, together with the members of the FIRB delegation — Atty. Mark Lester L. Aure, Executive Director, NTRC; Atty. Marry-Jean V. Yasol, Deputy Executive Director, FIMG; Atty. Jona L. Belarmino, Senior Tax Specialist; and Ms. Jessa Mae C. Rapisora, Financial Analyst III — conducted an on-site inspection of the AFPCES commissary store, verifying that products and store operations are in full compliance with the regulatory standards prescribed by the FIRB.
