BIR’s Kim Henares, ‘Dancing Queen’ on ‘Gandang Gabi Vice’

MANILA, Philippines – Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Kim Henares serves as the vanguard of the “name-and-shame” campaign against tax evaders – but it doesn’t mean there isn’t a lighter side to her. 

(Watch: #TalkThursday with Kim Henares)

In a guesting stint in evening talk show Gandang Gabi Vice, which aired Sunday, February 16, the discussion veered away from serious talk about money and tax. Conversation mostly involved Henares’ hobbies, love life, and personal views on life. 

At one point in the show, Vice Ganda asked the Commissioner how she would proceed with handling an angry citizen. This was followed by a clip of boxer Manny Pacquiao’s mother Dionisia, ranting about the BIR.

In November of the previous year, Pacquiao had issues with the BIR concerning an alleged tax liability.

Henares laughed it off, saying she understood where Pacquiao’s mother was coming from and that she was aware that her position is not one that is most loved by the public.

Despite the reference to the issue, the conversation remained light throughout her guesting, with Vice Ganda attempting to get Henares to sign a contract exempting the comedian from paying taxes. To Vice Ganda’s dismay, Henares said she wasn’t authorized to give exemptions.

While on the topic of love, Henares revealed, to the delight of the audience, that her husband Daniel Henares, was her first and last boyfriend. 

But perhaps the most memorable part of Henares’ guesting was her short ballroom dance number to the tune of Abba’s “Dancing Queen.”

Henares isn’t the first to let loose on the talk show. Other government figures who have guested on Gandang Gabi Vice are Chavit Singson, Sonny Angara, Koko Pimentel, Grace Poe, and Vilma Santos. – Rappler.com