Alden Richards honored as one of the Most Valuable Taxpayers for 2025

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Alden Richards was honored as one of the country’s Most Valuable Taxpayers for 2025 at the 2026 Tax Campaign Kick-off organized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), which took place at the Jose Rizal Coliseum.

In his speech, Alden expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing that the award goes beyond personal achievement.

“I’m deeply humbled and grateful po to be recognized as one of your most valuable taxpayers of 2025. This award is not just a personal achievement actually. It’s a reminder po of our shared responsibility bilang mamamayan ng ating bansa,” Alden remarked in his speech during the event as seen in a video posted on Instagram. 

He added: “Naniniwala po ako that paying the right taxes is more than just a legal obligation. It’s a commitment to nation-building.”

Alden also highlighted how tax contributions support essential government services such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social programs that uplift communities across the Philippines.

“When we pay our taxes honestly and on time, we actively take part in shaping a better future for every Filipino,” he noted.

Recognizing the influence of public figures, Alden expressed hope that his recognition would inspire others to fulfill their tax obligations faithfully. “I hope that through this recognition, more individuals, especially those in the private sector and the entertainment industry, will be encouraged to fulfill their tax obligations faithfully and transparently,” he stated.

The actor added: “Being a responsible taxpayer is something we should all take pride in. Dapat po nating ipagmalaki ang ating pagiging taxpayer.”

Aside from being an actor, Alden enrolled last year in an aviation school in Pampanga to become a pilot.  

Despite his demanding showbiz schedule, Alden is confident he can balance it with aviation school through effective time management.

“There’s no such thing as a busy schedule when you make time and you have time management. Time management is the key. Definitely this year for ground school and then tuluoy-tuloy na ‘to. This will be a two-year course and after I graduate, I’m gonna be able to fly a commercial plane,” he highlighted in a past interview on 24 Oras. (Toff C./Push Team )