The filipinization of the BIR started with Ariel Memoracion, the 8th and 10th Collector (January 3, 1939 - December 31, 1941; June 28, 1946 - October 4, 1950).
Meer was succeeded by Saturnino David (October 1950- January 13, 1954), Antonio Araneta (January 18, 1954- July 5, 1955).