Twenty million pesos worth of illegally imported used clothing from Hongkong seized last December 7, 2011 by operatives of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Operations and Intelligence Office of the Enforcement Group (OIO-EG) would soon be donated to thousands of typhoon Sendong victims in Mindanao .
In the media presentation today of the five (5) forty footer container vans of used clothing that were seized at the Port of Manila for violation of Section 2503 for misdeclaration and Republic Act No. 4653 banning the importation of used clothing, Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon said the importers and brokers of the used clothing, Heritage Asia International Products Trading Corp. and Global Welltrade Trading Co., would soon be slapped with the appropriate charges in court.
“We are starting the year with an even more intensified anti-smuggling campaign and faster filing of appropriate charges against smugglers in court,” Biazon said, adding that, “I would like to start the year then, with a stern warning to smugglers not to mess with the Bureau of Customs or they will have their place in jail, where they rightfully belong.”
For his part, Deputy Commissioner for Enforcement Group Horacio Suansing said the used clothing seizure was effected after OIO-EG officials lawyer Imelda Cruz and Capt. Arnel Baylosis recommended the issuance of the corresponding Alert Orders for the five containers after weeks of surveillance and profiling of said shipment.
“We shall expedite the processing of the seized used clothing to enable us to facilitate its donation and transfer to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for its immediate distribution to the typhoon victims in Mindanao ,” Suansing said.
Global Welltrade Trading Co. was the declared consignee of the four (4) forty footer container vans of used clothing worth P 16 million, while Heritage Asia-International Products Trading Co. was the consignee of one (1) forty footer container van worth P 4 million. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Php18 Million Worth of Firecrackers and Frozen Meat Seized by BOC
Countless New Year revelers could be saved from accidents caused by sub-standard firecrackers with the recent seizure of Php15 million worth of illegally imported firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices, that were declared as household goods and kitchen wares and stacked in five (5) forty footer container vans, by operatives of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Intelligence Group (IG) under Deputy Commissioner Danilo Lim, together with another forty footer container van of frozen meat worth Php3 million.
The illegal firecrackers shipment came from China while the frozen meat came from Hong Kong . Both shipment were consigned to Shamoroal Enterprises, a Bulacan based importer that had been previously involved in another attempt to smuggle onions into the country.
According to Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, the recent seizures are results of the bureau’s intensified campaign to monitor the entry of illegally imported firecrackers to ensure the safety of New Year revelers and also to stop the possible entry of contaminated meat from China . The Department of Agriculture (DA) has a standing ban on the importation of frozen meat from China to avoid the health risks that it pose on meat products coming from some parts of that country.
“We would want the Filipinos to celebrate the holidays safely. This is the reason why I have instructed all customs front line operatives to be even more vigilant in their jobs, particularly in monitoring the entry of illegally imported firecrackers and frozen meat products from countries that may pose some health risks,” Biazon said.
“We have also practically streamlined the procedures in the issuance of Alert Orders to enable us to immediately act on suspicious cargoes entering the country before they can be spirited out of customs jurisdiction,” Biazon pointed out.
For his part, Deputy Commissioner Danilo Lim explained that as per report from Rolando Sacramento, Chief of Staff to the CIIS Director, the illegal firecrackers and frozen meat shipment arrived at the Port of Manila (POM) during the latter part of October this year. After verifying, however, that its consignee, Shamoroal Enterprises, had previously been involved in an earlier attempt to smuggle onions into the country, Sacramento undertook closer scrutiny of the six (6) forty footer container vans and discovered that these were all misdeclared. The corresponding alert orders were then subsequently issued in response to the request of IG Intelligence Officer Troy Tan who had aided Sacramento in profiling the said shipment.
“We shall be working and closely monitor our ports even during the holidays, if only to ensure the safety of Filipinos as we celebrate the Christmas and the New Year, “ Lim stressed.
Lim assigned OIC Bienvenido Rubio, POM-CIIS as Officer-On Case. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
The illegal firecrackers shipment came from China while the frozen meat came from Hong Kong . Both shipment were consigned to Shamoroal Enterprises, a Bulacan based importer that had been previously involved in another attempt to smuggle onions into the country.
According to Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, the recent seizures are results of the bureau’s intensified campaign to monitor the entry of illegally imported firecrackers to ensure the safety of New Year revelers and also to stop the possible entry of contaminated meat from China . The Department of Agriculture (DA) has a standing ban on the importation of frozen meat from China to avoid the health risks that it pose on meat products coming from some parts of that country.
“We would want the Filipinos to celebrate the holidays safely. This is the reason why I have instructed all customs front line operatives to be even more vigilant in their jobs, particularly in monitoring the entry of illegally imported firecrackers and frozen meat products from countries that may pose some health risks,” Biazon said.
“We have also practically streamlined the procedures in the issuance of Alert Orders to enable us to immediately act on suspicious cargoes entering the country before they can be spirited out of customs jurisdiction,” Biazon pointed out.
For his part, Deputy Commissioner Danilo Lim explained that as per report from Rolando Sacramento, Chief of Staff to the CIIS Director, the illegal firecrackers and frozen meat shipment arrived at the Port of Manila (POM) during the latter part of October this year. After verifying, however, that its consignee, Shamoroal Enterprises, had previously been involved in an earlier attempt to smuggle onions into the country, Sacramento undertook closer scrutiny of the six (6) forty footer container vans and discovered that these were all misdeclared. The corresponding alert orders were then subsequently issued in response to the request of IG Intelligence Officer Troy Tan who had aided Sacramento in profiling the said shipment.
“We shall be working and closely monitor our ports even during the holidays, if only to ensure the safety of Filipinos as we celebrate the Christmas and the New Year, “ Lim stressed.
Lim assigned OIC Bienvenido Rubio, POM-CIIS as Officer-On Case. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Php10.6 M Smuggled Pyrotechnic Devices Seized by BOC
The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) intensified monitoring of imported goods entering the country to protect the local economy, in general, and to keep the coming holidays safe, in particular, has resulted in the seizure of Php10.6 million worth of illegally imported firecrackers and fireworks misdeclared as school supplies.
According to Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, the two (2) forty- footer container vans of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices came from China and were consigned to FEC Trading which is owned by a certain Francisco Edward Lopez Claudio of Makati City . The pyrotechnic shipment was lodged at the BOC by FEC Trading’s customs broker Advenzur O. Ubas.
“This is usually the time of the year when unscrupulous traders try to keep a killing of the high demand for pyrotechnic devices by flooding the market with illegally imported firecrackers and fireworks,” Biazon said. Adding that, “this modus creates unfair competition in the local market, which directly affects the country’s pyrotechnics industry resulting in job displacements for countless Filipinos.”
“Moreover, illegally imported firecrackers and fireworks do not go through the country’s quality standard monitoring measures. Thus, the safety of those who would use these products in their merrymakings for the holidays could be at stake,” the Commissioner pointed out.
The pyrotechnics shipment were seized by virtue of a November 25, 2011 Warrant of Seizure issued by BOC-Port of Manila District Collector Rogel Gatchalian for violation of Sections 3601 and 3602 in relation to Sections 2503 and 101 of the Tariffs and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP), and also in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7183 which regulates the sale, manufacture, distribution and use of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices in the country.
“Our heightened monitoring of cargoes at the POM is in line with the Commissioner’s directive for all BOC port officials to be on their toes at all times and to be extra diligent in the review of shipping documents to ensure that all cargoes entering the country are properly documented and appropriately taxed,” Gatchalian said.
Upon review of the FEC Trading’s entry for the firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices by POM officials, it was discovered that it was not only misdeclared and undervalued, but it did not also have the required import permit for such products from the Philippine National Police.
As this developed, the EDSA Commission manifested their intention to request the Bureau of Customs for the use of the confiscated pyrotechnic devices in the upcoming celebration of the historic EDSA event. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
According to Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, the two (2) forty- footer container vans of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices came from China and were consigned to FEC Trading which is owned by a certain Francisco Edward Lopez Claudio of Makati City . The pyrotechnic shipment was lodged at the BOC by FEC Trading’s customs broker Advenzur O. Ubas.
“This is usually the time of the year when unscrupulous traders try to keep a killing of the high demand for pyrotechnic devices by flooding the market with illegally imported firecrackers and fireworks,” Biazon said. Adding that, “this modus creates unfair competition in the local market, which directly affects the country’s pyrotechnics industry resulting in job displacements for countless Filipinos.”
“Moreover, illegally imported firecrackers and fireworks do not go through the country’s quality standard monitoring measures. Thus, the safety of those who would use these products in their merrymakings for the holidays could be at stake,” the Commissioner pointed out.
The pyrotechnics shipment were seized by virtue of a November 25, 2011 Warrant of Seizure issued by BOC-Port of Manila District Collector Rogel Gatchalian for violation of Sections 3601 and 3602 in relation to Sections 2503 and 101 of the Tariffs and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP), and also in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7183 which regulates the sale, manufacture, distribution and use of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices in the country.
“Our heightened monitoring of cargoes at the POM is in line with the Commissioner’s directive for all BOC port officials to be on their toes at all times and to be extra diligent in the review of shipping documents to ensure that all cargoes entering the country are properly documented and appropriately taxed,” Gatchalian said.
Upon review of the FEC Trading’s entry for the firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices by POM officials, it was discovered that it was not only misdeclared and undervalued, but it did not also have the required import permit for such products from the Philippine National Police.
As this developed, the EDSA Commission manifested their intention to request the Bureau of Customs for the use of the confiscated pyrotechnic devices in the upcoming celebration of the historic EDSA event. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
Monday, December 19, 2011
Php10.6 M Smuggled Pyrotechnic Devices Seized by BOC
The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) intensified monitoring of imported goods entering the country to protect the local economy, in general, and to keep the coming holidays safe, in particular, has resulted in the seizure of Php10.6 million worth of illegally imported firecrackers and fireworks misdeclared as school supplies.
According to Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, the two (2) forty- footer container vans of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices came from China and were consigned to FEC Trading which is owned by a certain Francisco Edward Lopez Claudio of Makati City . The pyrotechnic shipment was lodged at the BOC by FEC Trading’s customs broker Advenzur O. Ubas.
“This is usually the time of the year when unscrupulous traders try to keep a killing of the high demand for pyrotechnic devices by flooding the market with illegally imported firecrackers and fireworks,” Biazon said. Adding that, “this modus creates unfair competition in the local market, which directly affects the country’s pyrotechnics industry resulting in job displacements for countless Filipinos.”
“Moreover, illegally imported firecrackers and fireworks do not go through the country’s quality standard monitoring measures. Thus, the safety of those who would use these products in their merrymakings for the holidays could be at stake,” the Commissioner pointed out.
The pyrotechnics shipment were seized by virtue of a November 25, 2011 Warrant of Seizure issued by BOC-Port of Manila District Collector Rogel Gatchalian for violation of Sections 3601 and 3602 in relation to Sections 2503 and 101 of the Tariffs and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP), and also in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7183 which regulates the sale, manufacture, distribution and use of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices in the country.
“Our heightened monitoring of cargoes at the POM is in line with the Commissioner’s directive for all BOC port officials to be on their toes at all times and to be extra diligent in the review of shipping documents to ensure that all cargoes entering the country are properly documented and appropriately taxed,” Gatchalian said.
Upon review of the FEC Trading’s entry for the firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices by POM officials, it was discovered that it was not only misdeclared and undervalued, but it did not also have the required import permit for such products from the Philippine National Police.
As this developed, the EDSA Commission manifested their intention to request the Bureau of Customs for the use of the confiscated pyrotechnic devices in the upcoming celebration of the historic EDSA event. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
According to Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, the two (2) forty- footer container vans of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices came from China and were consigned to FEC Trading which is owned by a certain Francisco Edward Lopez Claudio of Makati City . The pyrotechnic shipment was lodged at the BOC by FEC Trading’s customs broker Advenzur O. Ubas.
“This is usually the time of the year when unscrupulous traders try to keep a killing of the high demand for pyrotechnic devices by flooding the market with illegally imported firecrackers and fireworks,” Biazon said. Adding that, “this modus creates unfair competition in the local market, which directly affects the country’s pyrotechnics industry resulting in job displacements for countless Filipinos.”
“Moreover, illegally imported firecrackers and fireworks do not go through the country’s quality standard monitoring measures. Thus, the safety of those who would use these products in their merrymakings for the holidays could be at stake,” the Commissioner pointed out.
The pyrotechnics shipment were seized by virtue of a November 25, 2011 Warrant of Seizure issued by BOC-Port of Manila District Collector Rogel Gatchalian for violation of Sections 3601 and 3602 in relation to Sections 2503 and 101 of the Tariffs and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP), and also in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7183 which regulates the sale, manufacture, distribution and use of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices in the country.
“Our heightened monitoring of cargoes at the POM is in line with the Commissioner’s directive for all BOC port officials to be on their toes at all times and to be extra diligent in the review of shipping documents to ensure that all cargoes entering the country are properly documented and appropriately taxed,” Gatchalian said.
Upon review of the FEC Trading’s entry for the firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices by POM officials, it was discovered that it was not only misdeclared and undervalued, but it did not also have the required import permit for such products from the Philippine National Police.
As this developed, the EDSA Commission manifested their intention to request the Bureau of Customs for the use of the confiscated pyrotechnic devices in the upcoming celebration of the historic EDSA event. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Software Smuggler and Broker Charged
The importer and broker of the 17,160 pieces of Kaspersky brand anti-virus software seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) last November 22, 2011 for misdeclaration and undervaluation, will soon have their day in court as the BOC filed with the Department of Justice (DOJ) today, anti-smuggling charges against Myrna M. Garcia, owner of Plinth Enterprises, the consignee of the anti-virus shipment and her broker Custodio Mendoza Vestidas, Jr. for violation of Section 2503 of the Tariffs and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP).
The shipment which arrived at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) last November 5, 2011 were misdeclared as CD kit cleaners and plastic CD cases with a grossly undervalued declaration of only Php100, 362.00, when upon verification of the Kaspersky anti-virus software’s prevailing market prices, the shipment could have easily been worth Php27, 787,078.27.
According to Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, the expeditious filing of appropriate charges against the couple is a result of the bureau’s thrust to shorten the gap between the date of seizure and the date of filing of appropriate charges against violators of the TCCP.
“As part of my priority agenda to fast track the delivery of services at the Bureau of Customs (BOC), without prejudice, of course, to collection and efficiency, I am aiming for, at the most, a 30-day period from the time of seizure of illegally imported items to the time of filing of the appropriate charges against those involved in smuggling and violators of the TCCP,” Biazon stressed.
“This is the 9th case we have filed since I was tasked to lead the BOC. There will be no let-up in this campaign to put smugglers where they rightfully belong. And in compliance with the President’s order to clean the bureau, we are now filing, at least, two cases each month against smugglers at the DOJ. It is just a matter of time when we shall see of them at the bureau,” the Commissioner pointed out.
The misdeclaration was discovered upon X-Ray scanning of the 40 footer container van when officials of the MICP-X Ray Project under the leadership of Collector lawyer Ma. Lourdes Mangaoang got suspicious of its contents.
For his part, Revenue Collection and Monitoring Group (RCMG) and concurrent Run-After-The-Smugglers (RATS) Head, Deputy Commissioner Peter Manzano expressed hope that with the rate they are going now in the filing of cases against smugglers, this could somehow serve as a deterrent to those planning to do something illegal at the Bureau of Customs.
“We are continuously enhancing our capabilities to file tighter cases against smugglers. We are now practically doing a continuing education program for our lawyers to keep them abreast with the latest laws and rules in international trade and customs rules,” Manzano said. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
The shipment which arrived at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) last November 5, 2011 were misdeclared as CD kit cleaners and plastic CD cases with a grossly undervalued declaration of only Php100, 362.00, when upon verification of the Kaspersky anti-virus software’s prevailing market prices, the shipment could have easily been worth Php27, 787,078.27.
According to Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, the expeditious filing of appropriate charges against the couple is a result of the bureau’s thrust to shorten the gap between the date of seizure and the date of filing of appropriate charges against violators of the TCCP.
“As part of my priority agenda to fast track the delivery of services at the Bureau of Customs (BOC), without prejudice, of course, to collection and efficiency, I am aiming for, at the most, a 30-day period from the time of seizure of illegally imported items to the time of filing of the appropriate charges against those involved in smuggling and violators of the TCCP,” Biazon stressed.
“This is the 9th case we have filed since I was tasked to lead the BOC. There will be no let-up in this campaign to put smugglers where they rightfully belong. And in compliance with the President’s order to clean the bureau, we are now filing, at least, two cases each month against smugglers at the DOJ. It is just a matter of time when we shall see of them at the bureau,” the Commissioner pointed out.
The misdeclaration was discovered upon X-Ray scanning of the 40 footer container van when officials of the MICP-X Ray Project under the leadership of Collector lawyer Ma. Lourdes Mangaoang got suspicious of its contents.
For his part, Revenue Collection and Monitoring Group (RCMG) and concurrent Run-After-The-Smugglers (RATS) Head, Deputy Commissioner Peter Manzano expressed hope that with the rate they are going now in the filing of cases against smugglers, this could somehow serve as a deterrent to those planning to do something illegal at the Bureau of Customs.
“We are continuously enhancing our capabilities to file tighter cases against smugglers. We are now practically doing a continuing education program for our lawyers to keep them abreast with the latest laws and rules in international trade and customs rules,” Manzano said. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Php 35.6 M Worth of Smuggled Onions Seized by BOC
Just as business for local onion raiser are about to pick up with the onset of the Yuletide season when demand for the staple crop usually increases, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has again saved the local farmers from a gloomy Christmas when 11 40-footer container vans of illegally imported onions were seized by operatives of the Manila International Container Port’s (MICP) Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS).
According to Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, had these 297,000 kgs. of illegally imported onions, with a total market value of Php 35.6 million, been able to get through customs gate, it could have affected the sales and prices of locally produced onions.
“If there is a need for our country to import onions, the Department of Agriculture would say so and issue the necessary import permits. But these attempts to bring into the country illegally imported onions are not intended to fill in a demand or shortage, but simply, to exploit the high demand for the crop during the holidays, to the detriment, of course, of our local onion raisers,” Biazon said.
MICP District Collector Ricardo Belmonte for his part explained that, the eleven 40 footer container vans of onions which were all declared as household wares came from Hong Kong and were consigned to three different importers. Widsets Trading, a company which holds office at Malate Manila was the consignee for two (2) containers. While Royal Halo Enterprises, a Binondo based company was the consignee for five (5) containers and Aldero Enterprises was the consignee for the other four (4) containers.
On the other hand, BOC Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Group Danilo Lim said, the recent seizure of the 11 containers of illegally imported onions was the result of their increased monitoring and surveillance of movement of agricultural and food products, especially at this time of the year when demand for food usually peak.
We know that the months of November and December are the most active months for smugglers. Thus, we have doubled our efforts in monitoring the movements of cargoes in all BOC ports.”
There were reports that these 11 containers of onions were supposed to be unloaded at the Port of Davao but were diverted to Manila when DepCom Lim’s operatives were at the southern port for a special operation.
At this point, operatives of the MICP-CIIS headed by Chief Marissa Rae Galang, seized the 11 containers after discovering that, contrary to its declaration of household wares, it contained illegally imported onions, instead.
“The seizure of these smuggled onions has only inspired us to be more vigilant, knowing that for every container of illegally imported onion that we seize, several families of local onion raisers are saved from hunger,” Galang said.
The media presentation was witnessed by Mr. Magtanggol Alvarez, President of the Onion Raisers Association of the Philippines and representatives from the Department of Agriculture (DA). Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
According to Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, had these 297,000 kgs. of illegally imported onions, with a total market value of Php 35.6 million, been able to get through customs gate, it could have affected the sales and prices of locally produced onions.
“If there is a need for our country to import onions, the Department of Agriculture would say so and issue the necessary import permits. But these attempts to bring into the country illegally imported onions are not intended to fill in a demand or shortage, but simply, to exploit the high demand for the crop during the holidays, to the detriment, of course, of our local onion raisers,” Biazon said.
MICP District Collector Ricardo Belmonte for his part explained that, the eleven 40 footer container vans of onions which were all declared as household wares came from Hong Kong and were consigned to three different importers. Widsets Trading, a company which holds office at Malate Manila was the consignee for two (2) containers. While Royal Halo Enterprises, a Binondo based company was the consignee for five (5) containers and Aldero Enterprises was the consignee for the other four (4) containers.
On the other hand, BOC Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Group Danilo Lim said, the recent seizure of the 11 containers of illegally imported onions was the result of their increased monitoring and surveillance of movement of agricultural and food products, especially at this time of the year when demand for food usually peak.
We know that the months of November and December are the most active months for smugglers. Thus, we have doubled our efforts in monitoring the movements of cargoes in all BOC ports.”
There were reports that these 11 containers of onions were supposed to be unloaded at the Port of Davao but were diverted to Manila when DepCom Lim’s operatives were at the southern port for a special operation.
At this point, operatives of the MICP-CIIS headed by Chief Marissa Rae Galang, seized the 11 containers after discovering that, contrary to its declaration of household wares, it contained illegally imported onions, instead.
“The seizure of these smuggled onions has only inspired us to be more vigilant, knowing that for every container of illegally imported onion that we seize, several families of local onion raisers are saved from hunger,” Galang said.
The media presentation was witnessed by Mr. Magtanggol Alvarez, President of the Onion Raisers Association of the Philippines and representatives from the Department of Agriculture (DA). Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
‘Fake’ Footwear Importer Charged
Bureau of Customs (BOC) authorities led by Commissioner Ruffy Biazon today filed smuggling charges against an importer and brokers of counterfeit goods, food products and medicines valued at Php22,784,254.00 at the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Respondent Rodolfo Yabut, et al, owner of YSM Star Trading was charged with violation of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP), Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines and the Revised Penal Code.
The shipment in two 40-foot containers was apprehended by operatives of the Enforcement Group under Deputy Commissioner Horacio Suansing Jr.
Included in the charge sheet as respondents were J-Anne Alfonso-Tabilla and Custodio Mendoza Vestidas, Jr., licensed Customs brokers of YSM Star Trading.
The contraband declared as “footwear” were found to contain assorted counterfeit goods including footwears, band aid and plastic mediplast strips and mighty bond glue.
The other misdeclared items were rice, rice flour, knorr sinigang mix, ajinomoto, crispy fry and ginisa mix and magi magic sarap.
“The filing of these cases is an affirmation of the Philippines commitment to the international community that we will not tolerate copyright and intellectual rights infringements in this country,” Biazon said.
Biazon further emphasized that “health and safety of the public may be jeopardized if counterfeiting is left unchecked. He said that the highly dangerous effects on consumers of fake food products and medicines should receive increasing attention among policy makers and law enforcers if we are to maintain a healthy environment.”
The Customs Chief instructed Deputy Commissioner Peter Manzano of the Revenue Collection Monitoring Group (RCMG) and concurrent OIC of the Run After The Smugglers (RATS) Program to file as soon as possible an amended charge sheet that would include the names of customs employees who may have aided and abetted the illegal activities of YSM Trading.
The Customs Chief also instructed the agency’s Post Entry Audit Group (PEAG) to check all previous importations of the respondent company to determine if the same modus operandi was used by the company in the past. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
Respondent Rodolfo Yabut, et al, owner of YSM Star Trading was charged with violation of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP), Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines and the Revised Penal Code.
The shipment in two 40-foot containers was apprehended by operatives of the Enforcement Group under Deputy Commissioner Horacio Suansing Jr.
Included in the charge sheet as respondents were J-Anne Alfonso-Tabilla and Custodio Mendoza Vestidas, Jr., licensed Customs brokers of YSM Star Trading.
The contraband declared as “footwear” were found to contain assorted counterfeit goods including footwears, band aid and plastic mediplast strips and mighty bond glue.
The other misdeclared items were rice, rice flour, knorr sinigang mix, ajinomoto, crispy fry and ginisa mix and magi magic sarap.
“The filing of these cases is an affirmation of the Philippines commitment to the international community that we will not tolerate copyright and intellectual rights infringements in this country,” Biazon said.
Biazon further emphasized that “health and safety of the public may be jeopardized if counterfeiting is left unchecked. He said that the highly dangerous effects on consumers of fake food products and medicines should receive increasing attention among policy makers and law enforcers if we are to maintain a healthy environment.”
The Customs Chief instructed Deputy Commissioner Peter Manzano of the Revenue Collection Monitoring Group (RCMG) and concurrent OIC of the Run After The Smugglers (RATS) Program to file as soon as possible an amended charge sheet that would include the names of customs employees who may have aided and abetted the illegal activities of YSM Trading.
The Customs Chief also instructed the agency’s Post Entry Audit Group (PEAG) to check all previous importations of the respondent company to determine if the same modus operandi was used by the company in the past. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Customs Seizes Php 7 Million Worth of Smuggled Onions
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Group (IG) Danilo Lim today ordered the seizure of Php7 million worth of onions at the Port of Manila (PoM).
Lim said this confiscated onions came from Hongkong, stuffed in two forty footer container vans and misdeclared by the consignee, Shamoroal Enterprises, as household goods.
"As the holiday season closes in, we have stepped up the drive against smuggling to help rid the local market of cheap imported produce such as onions. There will be no holiday season for smugglers. There will be no happy Christmas for them," Lim said.
In his report to Deputy Commissioner Lim, Atty. Felimon Mendoza, Chief, Risk Management Office, Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) said his office initiated the operation due to misdeclaration, gross undervaluation and a clear violation of Presidential Decree No. 1433 and BPI Quarantine Circular No.3, series of 1996.
"In the coming days, as stated by BoC Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, we will focus on smuggled onions, garlic and other 'hot vegetables' covered up with other import permits such as for apples. I have already instructed agents to strictly monitor imported goods that will arrive in the country's ports," Lim stressed.
Lim also pointed out that, "if the Christmas holidays are the peak months of smuggling, then we give our pledge that it will also be the peak months of the bureau's anti-smuggling campaign. In fact, we will even double our efforts. Our farmers and the consuming public must be protected especially during these times. They are the ones who deserve a happy holiday season. Jessil Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
Lim said this confiscated onions came from Hongkong, stuffed in two forty footer container vans and misdeclared by the consignee, Shamoroal Enterprises, as household goods.
"As the holiday season closes in, we have stepped up the drive against smuggling to help rid the local market of cheap imported produce such as onions. There will be no holiday season for smugglers. There will be no happy Christmas for them," Lim said.
In his report to Deputy Commissioner Lim, Atty. Felimon Mendoza, Chief, Risk Management Office, Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) said his office initiated the operation due to misdeclaration, gross undervaluation and a clear violation of Presidential Decree No. 1433 and BPI Quarantine Circular No.3, series of 1996.
"In the coming days, as stated by BoC Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, we will focus on smuggled onions, garlic and other 'hot vegetables' covered up with other import permits such as for apples. I have already instructed agents to strictly monitor imported goods that will arrive in the country's ports," Lim stressed.
Lim also pointed out that, "if the Christmas holidays are the peak months of smuggling, then we give our pledge that it will also be the peak months of the bureau's anti-smuggling campaign. In fact, we will even double our efforts. Our farmers and the consuming public must be protected especially during these times. They are the ones who deserve a happy holiday season. Jessil Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Biazon Begins BOC Streamlining
The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) transacting public could be seeing a more professional and more efficient BOC in the coming months as BOC Commissioner Ruffy Biazon’s reform programs for the Bureau starts to be implemented.
Anchored on the Commissioner’s reform agenda of change and closing loopholes among others, Biazon recently issued a memorandum that will begin the streamlining process of the bureau’s personnel organization, eliminate redundancies, and most importantly, rid the Bureau of non-organic personnel, who for so many years have been performing functions supposedly assigned only to BOC organic personnel.
As part of Biazon’s reform agenda, a personnel count will be undertaken including those hired under contractual arrangements. The current assignments of BOC personnel will also be reviewed, especially those detailed to units other than their mother units.
“We can only implement real reforms in the bureau if we start by cleaning our own backyard.” Biazon said, adding that, “So long as there are people who are not accountable for their deeds in the Bureau and yet are allowed access to vital government information and documents, the BOC will always be placed in a perilous situation.”
“We have to establish the responsibilities and accountabilities of all BOC personnel to avoid confusion which is being exploited by smugglers,” the Commissioner stressed.
The common practice at the BOC of detailing BOC personnel to offices other than their mother units without the required Customs Personnel Order (CPO), the redundancy of functions and even the crossing of jurisdictional boundaries is creating a big problem for the BOC.
In his inaugural speech upon assumption as the new BOC Chief last month, Biazon stressed that to succeed in the campaign against smuggling and to meet the government’s revenue targets, reforms must be introduced into the BOC system.
“Our vision of a truly reformed BOC may still be a long way ahead, but we can start that tedious trip towards the “Matuwid na Daan” type of governance in our own backyard today,” Biazon said. Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
Anchored on the Commissioner’s reform agenda of change and closing loopholes among others, Biazon recently issued a memorandum that will begin the streamlining process of the bureau’s personnel organization, eliminate redundancies, and most importantly, rid the Bureau of non-organic personnel, who for so many years have been performing functions supposedly assigned only to BOC organic personnel.
As part of Biazon’s reform agenda, a personnel count will be undertaken including those hired under contractual arrangements. The current assignments of BOC personnel will also be reviewed, especially those detailed to units other than their mother units.
“We can only implement real reforms in the bureau if we start by cleaning our own backyard.” Biazon said, adding that, “So long as there are people who are not accountable for their deeds in the Bureau and yet are allowed access to vital government information and documents, the BOC will always be placed in a perilous situation.”
“We have to establish the responsibilities and accountabilities of all BOC personnel to avoid confusion which is being exploited by smugglers,” the Commissioner stressed.
The common practice at the BOC of detailing BOC personnel to offices other than their mother units without the required Customs Personnel Order (CPO), the redundancy of functions and even the crossing of jurisdictional boundaries is creating a big problem for the BOC.
In his inaugural speech upon assumption as the new BOC Chief last month, Biazon stressed that to succeed in the campaign against smuggling and to meet the government’s revenue targets, reforms must be introduced into the BOC system.
“Our vision of a truly reformed BOC may still be a long way ahead, but we can start that tedious trip towards the “Matuwid na Daan” type of governance in our own backyard today,” Biazon said. Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs
Php 20.2 Million Worth of Smuggled Goods Seized at BOC
Two trading companies and an individual trader may have lost a fortune and even face legal sanctions for thinking that they could still do away with their illegal activities at the Bureau of Customs (BOC).
In today’s viewing of recently seized shipments which was led by BOC Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Group Danilo Lim and Deputy Commissioner for Enforcement Group Horacio Suansing Jr., Biazon said the diligent efforts of his Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) operatives led by CIIS Special Operations Head and concurrent Asst. Chief of the Intelligence Division (ID) Eric G. Albano, have resulted in the apprehension of 11 containers of illegally declared shipments over a period of two weeks, this month.
Importer Christina Bitanga Mc Cain stands to lose about 12 million pesos when her one (1) 40 footer container loaded with one (1) unit Aprilia motorcycle, two (2) units motor vehicles, a Hummer and a Chrysler 300C were confiscated for violation of Section 2530 of the Tariffs and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP) for misdeclaration and gross undervaluation.
Trading company Japan Home Inc., for its part could lose 2.1 million pesos as well, when its 1,834 boxes of cosmetics stacked in one (1) 40 footer container was confiscated also for violation of Section 2530 of the TCCP.
While RMG Trading 99, could lose 6.1 million pesos when its nine (9) containers of various cargoes like green peas, U-bolts, used shoes and bags, and connector among others were apprehended for using fictitious names as its consignees.
“One way to stop smuggling is to drain the smugglers’ resources. And we can do this by apprehending and confiscating their illegally imported goods.” Biazon said, adding that, “With their resources drained, nobody can replace a jailed smuggler even if they still want to continue with their operations.”
For his part, Deputy Commissioner Lim expressed confidence that the renewed vigor and enthusiasm of his operatives will result in more seizures to come. “We have closed ranks to come up with a more intensified surveillance and detection program of shipments. Thus we expect more apprehensions in the coming days,” Lim said.
In explaining the details of the operation, Albano said, the 11 suspicious containers were detected through their careful and diligent verification and validation of their entries.
“By careful verification of value declarations and names and addresses of consignees, we are able to detect possible misdeclaration or undervaluation of shipments,” Albano pointed out.
CIIS Assistant Head for Special Operations Mitchell Verdeflor complemented Albano’s statement saying that regardless of where entries are filed, whether be it in Cebu, Davao or in any other BOC port, the CIIS Special Operations can easily detect discrepancies in their entries through their proper and diligent monitoring.
Biazon congratulated Lim and his team, even as he reiterated his warning to smugglers that they are slowly catching up with their illegal activities.
“Let this be a warning to all those doing illegal activities at the bureau, your days are numbered. We are slowly closing in on you.” Biazon said.
Both BOC IG and EG are working hand in hand by providing intelligence and logistical support to all operating units working under their respective organizations. Public Information & Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs
In today’s viewing of recently seized shipments which was led by BOC Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Group Danilo Lim and Deputy Commissioner for Enforcement Group Horacio Suansing Jr., Biazon said the diligent efforts of his Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) operatives led by CIIS Special Operations Head and concurrent Asst. Chief of the Intelligence Division (ID) Eric G. Albano, have resulted in the apprehension of 11 containers of illegally declared shipments over a period of two weeks, this month.
Importer Christina Bitanga Mc Cain stands to lose about 12 million pesos when her one (1) 40 footer container loaded with one (1) unit Aprilia motorcycle, two (2) units motor vehicles, a Hummer and a Chrysler 300C were confiscated for violation of Section 2530 of the Tariffs and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP) for misdeclaration and gross undervaluation.
Trading company Japan Home Inc., for its part could lose 2.1 million pesos as well, when its 1,834 boxes of cosmetics stacked in one (1) 40 footer container was confiscated also for violation of Section 2530 of the TCCP.
While RMG Trading 99, could lose 6.1 million pesos when its nine (9) containers of various cargoes like green peas, U-bolts, used shoes and bags, and connector among others were apprehended for using fictitious names as its consignees.
“One way to stop smuggling is to drain the smugglers’ resources. And we can do this by apprehending and confiscating their illegally imported goods.” Biazon said, adding that, “With their resources drained, nobody can replace a jailed smuggler even if they still want to continue with their operations.”
For his part, Deputy Commissioner Lim expressed confidence that the renewed vigor and enthusiasm of his operatives will result in more seizures to come. “We have closed ranks to come up with a more intensified surveillance and detection program of shipments. Thus we expect more apprehensions in the coming days,” Lim said.
In explaining the details of the operation, Albano said, the 11 suspicious containers were detected through their careful and diligent verification and validation of their entries.
“By careful verification of value declarations and names and addresses of consignees, we are able to detect possible misdeclaration or undervaluation of shipments,” Albano pointed out.
CIIS Assistant Head for Special Operations Mitchell Verdeflor complemented Albano’s statement saying that regardless of where entries are filed, whether be it in Cebu, Davao or in any other BOC port, the CIIS Special Operations can easily detect discrepancies in their entries through their proper and diligent monitoring.
Biazon congratulated Lim and his team, even as he reiterated his warning to smugglers that they are slowly catching up with their illegal activities.
“Let this be a warning to all those doing illegal activities at the bureau, your days are numbered. We are slowly closing in on you.” Biazon said.
Both BOC IG and EG are working hand in hand by providing intelligence and logistical support to all operating units working under their respective organizations. Public Information & Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs
Friday, October 21, 2011
Onion Smugglers Charged
Six traders and brokers may have realized it too late that Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon is serious in his campaign to rid the Bureau of Customs (BOC) of smugglers.
During the filing of smuggling charges against traders Maria Guia Alfonso, owner of Advanced Impex International Trading, Micheal Galon Jovan, owner of Iana Enterprises and Raymundo Conge Rebozido, owner of Royal Halo Enterprises and their respective brokers Vanessa S. Ocampo, Steve Salagade Semblante and Jason Ferrer at the Department of Justice (DOJ) today, Biazon reiterated his call for smugglers to keep off their illegal operations at the bureau.
“We will not allow smugglers of agricultural products to place our local farmers in a very bad situation. We will extend the long arms of the law, wherever it will take us, if only to stop your illegal activities and to place you where you rightfully belong,” Biazon said in warning to onion smugglers.
All three traders and their brokers were charged for violation of Sections 3601 and 3602 of the Tariffs and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP) for Technical smuggling and for violation of Section 2503 of the same code for Misdeclaration. The six of them were also charged for violating Article 172 of the Revised Penal Code for Falsification.
Alfonso declared his two (2) 40 foot container loads of onions as apples. Its assessed value was placed at four (4) million pesos. Jovan for his part declared his six (6) container loads of onions as pastries. Its assessed value was placed at 18 million pesos. And Rebozido declared his four (4) container loads of onions as plastic and kitchen wares with an assessed value of 5.3 million pesos.
Rebozido’s shipments were actually able to get through customs gate. However, when it was tailed by customs operatives to its warehouse, the shipment turned out to be onions and not plastic and kitchen wares as declared.
All the above shipments have been issued Warrant of Seizure and Detention (WSD) orders and are now under customs custody.
“I would like to say it again that today’s filing of smuggling charges is only one of the many more charges we are going to file against those who violate the law. There will be no sacred cows at the bureau under my watch,” Biazon said.
Joining Biazon were Deputy Commissioner Danilo Lim of the Intelligence Group and RCMG Deputy Commissioner Peter Manzano, concurrent OIC of the Run After The Smugglers (RATS) program of the Bureau of Customs. Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs (BOC)
During the filing of smuggling charges against traders Maria Guia Alfonso, owner of Advanced Impex International Trading, Micheal Galon Jovan, owner of Iana Enterprises and Raymundo Conge Rebozido, owner of Royal Halo Enterprises and their respective brokers Vanessa S. Ocampo, Steve Salagade Semblante and Jason Ferrer at the Department of Justice (DOJ) today, Biazon reiterated his call for smugglers to keep off their illegal operations at the bureau.
“We will not allow smugglers of agricultural products to place our local farmers in a very bad situation. We will extend the long arms of the law, wherever it will take us, if only to stop your illegal activities and to place you where you rightfully belong,” Biazon said in warning to onion smugglers.
All three traders and their brokers were charged for violation of Sections 3601 and 3602 of the Tariffs and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP) for Technical smuggling and for violation of Section 2503 of the same code for Misdeclaration. The six of them were also charged for violating Article 172 of the Revised Penal Code for Falsification.
Alfonso declared his two (2) 40 foot container loads of onions as apples. Its assessed value was placed at four (4) million pesos. Jovan for his part declared his six (6) container loads of onions as pastries. Its assessed value was placed at 18 million pesos. And Rebozido declared his four (4) container loads of onions as plastic and kitchen wares with an assessed value of 5.3 million pesos.
Rebozido’s shipments were actually able to get through customs gate. However, when it was tailed by customs operatives to its warehouse, the shipment turned out to be onions and not plastic and kitchen wares as declared.
All the above shipments have been issued Warrant of Seizure and Detention (WSD) orders and are now under customs custody.
“I would like to say it again that today’s filing of smuggling charges is only one of the many more charges we are going to file against those who violate the law. There will be no sacred cows at the bureau under my watch,” Biazon said.
Joining Biazon were Deputy Commissioner Danilo Lim of the Intelligence Group and RCMG Deputy Commissioner Peter Manzano, concurrent OIC of the Run After The Smugglers (RATS) program of the Bureau of Customs. Public Information & Assistance Division (PIAD), Bureau of Customs (BOC)
Friday, October 14, 2011
BOC SCORES ANEW SEIZES PHP100 M WORTH OF LAPTOP COMPUTERS
Bureau of Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon today ordered the seizure of 100 million-peso worth of high-end laptop computers at the Port of Manila (POM).
Commissioner Biazon said this 3,915 units of Asus-brand laptop computers came from China, stuffed in two container vans and misdeclared by the consignee, Orza Marketing, as computer parts.
In his report to Commissioner Biazon, Deputy Commissioner for Enforcement Group Horacio Suansing, Jr. said his office thru the Operations and Intelligence Office (OIO) initiated the operation due to misdeclaration and gross undervaluation of the said shipment, a clear violation of Section 2530 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP).
“Let this serve as a warning to all those who think they can get away with their illegal activities at the bureau. We shall not waver in our anti-smuggling campaign and we will eventually catch up with your illegal activities,” Biazon said.
Joining Commissioner Biazon and Deputy Commissioner Suansing in the media presentation was Deputy Commissioner Danilo Lim of the Intelligence Group.
“We will not treat you with kid gloves. We will not treat those who willfully rob the Filipino people and their government gently. To those who get their way through bribery and inducement, don’t even think about it,” Lim said, adding that “The Arroyo government and the corrupt few in the military, which I have fought against, failed to seduce me with money or favor, so will you.”
For his part, Deputy Commissioner Suansing said both IG and EG are working hand in hand by providing intelligence and logistical support to all operating units working under their respective organizations. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs (BOC)
Commissioner Biazon said this 3,915 units of Asus-brand laptop computers came from China, stuffed in two container vans and misdeclared by the consignee, Orza Marketing, as computer parts.
In his report to Commissioner Biazon, Deputy Commissioner for Enforcement Group Horacio Suansing, Jr. said his office thru the Operations and Intelligence Office (OIO) initiated the operation due to misdeclaration and gross undervaluation of the said shipment, a clear violation of Section 2530 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP).
“Let this serve as a warning to all those who think they can get away with their illegal activities at the bureau. We shall not waver in our anti-smuggling campaign and we will eventually catch up with your illegal activities,” Biazon said.
Joining Commissioner Biazon and Deputy Commissioner Suansing in the media presentation was Deputy Commissioner Danilo Lim of the Intelligence Group.
“We will not treat you with kid gloves. We will not treat those who willfully rob the Filipino people and their government gently. To those who get their way through bribery and inducement, don’t even think about it,” Lim said, adding that “The Arroyo government and the corrupt few in the military, which I have fought against, failed to seduce me with money or favor, so will you.”
For his part, Deputy Commissioner Suansing said both IG and EG are working hand in hand by providing intelligence and logistical support to all operating units working under their respective organizations. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs (BOC)
Over 500 Containers Overstaying Due to “Special Stop Order”
Over 500 containers and other break-bulk cargoes with “Special Stop Order” issued by previous BOC Commissioners remain unclaimed at the Asian Terminals Incorporated (ATI) and International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI).
In a letter to Commissioner Ruffy Biazon dated Sept. 26, 2011, a week after he assumed the office of the BOC Commissioner, ATI and ICTSI officials advised the Commissioner of the more than 500 unclaimed containers.
Commissioner Biazon for his part explained that upon knowing of the situation through the ATI and ICTSI letters, he was alarmed as no proper turnover by the staff of the previous Commissioner was done about the said cargoes that were put on “special stop.”
To facilitate the release of the subject containers, Commissioner Biazon is asking the affected brokers and consignees to contact Atty. Adelina Molina, Chief of Staff, Office of the Commissioner and to present copies of the corresponding entries (back-to-back) for said containers with the appropriate BOC findings.
According to the ATI Government Relations and Customer Service Officer Jun Hermes M. Balita’s letter, some of the containers on hold have already been processed for release by the BOC but the containers cannot be released in their system because of the Special Stop Order.
The ATI official particularly mentioned two (2) containers consigned to MBME Trading and another seven (7) containers consigned to Bounty Fields Enterprises that were recently requested for release by the BOC but could not be processed because of the Special Stop Order.
In addition to the nine (9) containers, 13 more overstaying containers that have already been approved for condemnation cannot be disposed due to the Special Stop Order.
“The records show some of the cargo has been on special stop for several years.” Biazon said, adding that “this practice of issuing special stop orders especially on practically wholesale scope like the over 500 containers and leaving it unattended is affecting the BOC’s collection, henceforth, we shall address this concern appropriately.” Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs (BOC)
In a letter to Commissioner Ruffy Biazon dated Sept. 26, 2011, a week after he assumed the office of the BOC Commissioner, ATI and ICTSI officials advised the Commissioner of the more than 500 unclaimed containers.
Commissioner Biazon for his part explained that upon knowing of the situation through the ATI and ICTSI letters, he was alarmed as no proper turnover by the staff of the previous Commissioner was done about the said cargoes that were put on “special stop.”
To facilitate the release of the subject containers, Commissioner Biazon is asking the affected brokers and consignees to contact Atty. Adelina Molina, Chief of Staff, Office of the Commissioner and to present copies of the corresponding entries (back-to-back) for said containers with the appropriate BOC findings.
According to the ATI Government Relations and Customer Service Officer Jun Hermes M. Balita’s letter, some of the containers on hold have already been processed for release by the BOC but the containers cannot be released in their system because of the Special Stop Order.
The ATI official particularly mentioned two (2) containers consigned to MBME Trading and another seven (7) containers consigned to Bounty Fields Enterprises that were recently requested for release by the BOC but could not be processed because of the Special Stop Order.
In addition to the nine (9) containers, 13 more overstaying containers that have already been approved for condemnation cannot be disposed due to the Special Stop Order.
“The records show some of the cargo has been on special stop for several years.” Biazon said, adding that “this practice of issuing special stop orders especially on practically wholesale scope like the over 500 containers and leaving it unattended is affecting the BOC’s collection, henceforth, we shall address this concern appropriately.” Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs (BOC)
Rotting goods in customs’ warehouses, backlog of Arroyo government—Lim
Bureau of Customs Deputy Commissioner Danilo Lim today said the rotting goods reported in the bureau’s different warehouses were the backlog of the previous Arroyo administration. Lim said the customs bureau is already making an inventory of all the seized goods currently stockpiled, many of which were reportedly in a putrid state of condition.
“As ordered by BoC Commisioner Ruffy Biazon, we have already made directives to conduct a comprehensive appraisal of all seized goods currently stored at the bureau’s warehouses,” Lim said.
“If there are perishable goods, then they must be immediately assessed if they can still be of use to the public. If they are not fit for human consumption or a threat to public safety, then they must be immediately destroyed. If they are used clothes, which were originally intentioned as donations to charitable institutions but ended up as ukay-ukay, together with the Department of Social Welfare and Development, we will study the possibility of restoring them to their original intent—for charity and relief,” Lim added.
Lim also said all goods that are deemed for auction but are “accumulating cobwebs” in different warehouses would immediately be processed. The customs intelligence chief said the seized goods must help in generating more revenues for the government.
“Without more ado, these seized goods must benefit the people either through increased revenues or relief. The longer they stay at warehouses and gather dust, the more they are prone to pilferage and wastage. We will not let that happen,” Lim stressed.
Lim said many of the hot goods gathering cobwebs at the bureau’s warehouses were the backlog of the previous Arroyo administration.
“Truth is, many of these goods were the backlog of the previous administration. This is the product of inefficiency, which conveniently fused with corruption. These are the things the new leadership of Comm. Biazon is trying to rectify. I hope the public will be more patient as we try to correct the errors of the past and realize meaningful reforms inside the bureau,” Lim concluded.
Some of the hot goods reportedly still stored at the bureau’s warehouses are hot cars, second hand tires, used clothes, flour, iron, canned goods (Maling), electrical wires, unclaimed balikbayan boxes, printers, cigarettes, batteries, plastic resin, tiles, textile and stuffed toys.
Some of the goods have pending cases before the courts, while others have failed biddings. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs (BOC)
“As ordered by BoC Commisioner Ruffy Biazon, we have already made directives to conduct a comprehensive appraisal of all seized goods currently stored at the bureau’s warehouses,” Lim said.
“If there are perishable goods, then they must be immediately assessed if they can still be of use to the public. If they are not fit for human consumption or a threat to public safety, then they must be immediately destroyed. If they are used clothes, which were originally intentioned as donations to charitable institutions but ended up as ukay-ukay, together with the Department of Social Welfare and Development, we will study the possibility of restoring them to their original intent—for charity and relief,” Lim added.
Lim also said all goods that are deemed for auction but are “accumulating cobwebs” in different warehouses would immediately be processed. The customs intelligence chief said the seized goods must help in generating more revenues for the government.
“Without more ado, these seized goods must benefit the people either through increased revenues or relief. The longer they stay at warehouses and gather dust, the more they are prone to pilferage and wastage. We will not let that happen,” Lim stressed.
Lim said many of the hot goods gathering cobwebs at the bureau’s warehouses were the backlog of the previous Arroyo administration.
“Truth is, many of these goods were the backlog of the previous administration. This is the product of inefficiency, which conveniently fused with corruption. These are the things the new leadership of Comm. Biazon is trying to rectify. I hope the public will be more patient as we try to correct the errors of the past and realize meaningful reforms inside the bureau,” Lim concluded.
Some of the hot goods reportedly still stored at the bureau’s warehouses are hot cars, second hand tires, used clothes, flour, iron, canned goods (Maling), electrical wires, unclaimed balikbayan boxes, printers, cigarettes, batteries, plastic resin, tiles, textile and stuffed toys.
Some of the goods have pending cases before the courts, while others have failed biddings. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs (BOC)
BOC-Philpost strengthens package security measures
Overseas Filipinos who would be sending gifts and packages to their loved ones here, especially during the coming yuletide season, have every reason to worry less about their gifts and packages being lost or pilfered.
In a working visit to Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ruffy Biazon by Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) General Manager and former Bulacan Governor Josefina De La Cruz last October 13, 2011, the two heads of office discussed ways to enhance their partnership to facilitate faster releases of packages from abroad and to strengthen the security measures to avoid loss and/or pilferage of packages.
According to Biazon, he is glad of the strengthened partnership between the BOC and Philpost, especially in their efforts to provide the “matuwid na daan” type of service to the Filipino nation.
De La Cruz offered the BOC a more spacious and secure place within the Philpost building where packages that will have to go through customs shall be safely kept and stored prior to release.
“I am glad of this partnership between the BOC and Philpost as it only shows of this government’s desire to provide only the best to the Filipinos,” Biazon said.
De La Cruz for her part said, “With the wider space and CCTV covered area provided to the Bureau of Customs, the inspection and storage of packages from abroad shall be secured.”
In an incident earlier this year, a Customs official together with another Philpost official were caught by a CCTV camera while pilfering packages from abroad at the NAIA Philpost office. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs (BOC)
In a working visit to Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ruffy Biazon by Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) General Manager and former Bulacan Governor Josefina De La Cruz last October 13, 2011, the two heads of office discussed ways to enhance their partnership to facilitate faster releases of packages from abroad and to strengthen the security measures to avoid loss and/or pilferage of packages.
According to Biazon, he is glad of the strengthened partnership between the BOC and Philpost, especially in their efforts to provide the “matuwid na daan” type of service to the Filipino nation.
De La Cruz offered the BOC a more spacious and secure place within the Philpost building where packages that will have to go through customs shall be safely kept and stored prior to release.
“I am glad of this partnership between the BOC and Philpost as it only shows of this government’s desire to provide only the best to the Filipinos,” Biazon said.
De La Cruz for her part said, “With the wider space and CCTV covered area provided to the Bureau of Customs, the inspection and storage of packages from abroad shall be secured.”
In an incident earlier this year, a Customs official together with another Philpost official were caught by a CCTV camera while pilfering packages from abroad at the NAIA Philpost office. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs (BOC)
Friday, October 7, 2011
BUREAU OF CUSTOMS RUN AFTER THE SMUGGLERS
It used to be that the influx of counterfeit goods from neighboring sources was unabated. Cheap branded items from designer apparel, toys and light tools and machinery flooded the market until recently when the Bureau of Customs, thru the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service’s Intellectual Property Division flexed its muscles and stood firm in its drive to weed out fake goods.
That was the beginning.
Today the Bureau of Customs, with Commissioner Ruffy Biazon at the helm, sent the signal even clearer to these smugglers of counterfeit items as he initiated the filing of smuggling cases against two companies. Multikarat Enterprises imported fake energizer brand batteries in 2010, declaring this shipment as replacement parts to avoid detection by the BOC. Sarae Trading’s shipment on the other hand, was seized for containing counterfeit speakers masquerading as genuine ‘Konzert” brand speakers.
Charged for violation of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines and the Intellectual Property Code are GRACIANO MALANGEN TUMABAT and JOSEPH DIMASANA ESPIRITU, proprietor and customs broker, respectively, of Sarae Trading and JOEL ARZADON MACARAEG and CARLOS DACAYMAT, proprietor and customs broker, respectively, of Multikarat Enterprises.
According to Commissioner Biazon, “piracy and counterfeiting not only affect rights of intellectual property holders and their concomitant economic and moral interests, but also harm national economies and social structures. Counterfeiting is fast creating in our country a criminal environment because of the high profit and the relatively low risk.
“The filing of these cases is an affirmation of the Philippines ’ commitment to the international community that we will not tolerate copyright and intellectual property rights infringements in this country,” Biazon averred.
Biazon further emphasized that “health and safety of the public may be jeopardized if counterfeiting is left unchecked.” He said that the highly dangerous effects on consumers of fake medicines, cosmetics, food, vehicle parts should receive increasing attention among policy makers and law enforcers if we are to maintain a healthy environment.
Joining Commissioner Biazon in the filing of charges were Deputy Commissioner Peter Manzano of the Revenue Collection and Monitoring Group and RATS Officer In Charge and Deputy Commissioner Danilo Lim of the Intelligence Group. The two stressed that “the bureau will file charges against those who will even attempt to trample not only with customs laws but other laws in general.” Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs (BOC)
That was the beginning.
Today the Bureau of Customs, with Commissioner Ruffy Biazon at the helm, sent the signal even clearer to these smugglers of counterfeit items as he initiated the filing of smuggling cases against two companies. Multikarat Enterprises imported fake energizer brand batteries in 2010, declaring this shipment as replacement parts to avoid detection by the BOC. Sarae Trading’s shipment on the other hand, was seized for containing counterfeit speakers masquerading as genuine ‘Konzert” brand speakers.
Charged for violation of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines and the Intellectual Property Code are GRACIANO MALANGEN TUMABAT and JOSEPH DIMASANA ESPIRITU, proprietor and customs broker, respectively, of Sarae Trading and JOEL ARZADON MACARAEG and CARLOS DACAYMAT, proprietor and customs broker, respectively, of Multikarat Enterprises.
According to Commissioner Biazon, “piracy and counterfeiting not only affect rights of intellectual property holders and their concomitant economic and moral interests, but also harm national economies and social structures. Counterfeiting is fast creating in our country a criminal environment because of the high profit and the relatively low risk.
“The filing of these cases is an affirmation of the Philippines ’ commitment to the international community that we will not tolerate copyright and intellectual property rights infringements in this country,” Biazon averred.
Biazon further emphasized that “health and safety of the public may be jeopardized if counterfeiting is left unchecked.” He said that the highly dangerous effects on consumers of fake medicines, cosmetics, food, vehicle parts should receive increasing attention among policy makers and law enforcers if we are to maintain a healthy environment.
Joining Commissioner Biazon in the filing of charges were Deputy Commissioner Peter Manzano of the Revenue Collection and Monitoring Group and RATS Officer In Charge and Deputy Commissioner Danilo Lim of the Intelligence Group. The two stressed that “the bureau will file charges against those who will even attempt to trample not only with customs laws but other laws in general.” Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs (BOC)
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
CUSTOMS DEPCOMM LIM SEIZES P44-M SMUGGLED ONIONS
CUSTOMS Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Danilo D. Lim yesterday seized some P44.4-million worth of smuggled onions in a warehouse located at ICR Compound, Canumay East, Valenzuela City.
In a raid conducted by agents of Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) of the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the smuggled cargoes were discovered consigned to Royal Halo Enterprises at No. 286 Madrigal Building, Room 205, Binondo, Manila.
DepComm Lim said that the smuggled onions were misdeclared as plastic cups and plastic wares loaded in 10 40-footer container vans from China and slipped past the premises of the Manila International Container Port by paying only from P70,000 to P140,000 per container van.
Lim said that some P18-million were lost by the government from said smuggling incident that probably succeeded through deep collusion between players and corrupt BOC officials and employees.
Lim added that the seizure was approved by Commissioner Ruffy Biazon after a thorough review by BOC lawyers with regards to its corresponding violations to the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP) and other related laws.
“It is very evident that there is serious malice to defraud the government of taxes and insult TCCP arrogantly in this incident, thus, all culprits in this case have to be brought to justice,” Lim said.
Jimmy Guban, assistant chief of the Risk Management Office and leader of the raiding team, said that 90% of seized smuggled onions were already unloaded from the container vans when they entered the premises of Steel World at ICR compound owned by Lam Tai Tin at Canumay East at around 9:30 am yesterday.
“There were still 2 40-footer container vans outside Steel World filled with smuggled onions when we opened it for inspection. And definitely, it was a part of the shipment inside the warehouse,” Guban said.
Guban identified Jason Ferrer as the licensed customs broker who facilitated the illegal release of the P44.4-million smuggled onions from BOC.
Guban claimed that in an investigation he discovered that Steel World was only rented as stock warehouse of the smuggled onions by a certain Allan Lim, owner of the MKK Enterprise, with office address at 1071-D Carmen Planas Street, Tondo, Manila .
A copy of the contract of lease between Lam Tai Ting and Allan Lim was also seized that indicated the latter was the renter and claimant of the cargoes.
Guban, however said, BOC intel has still yet to ascertain ownership of the smuggled onions but considers Allan Lim as a key suspect or participant in the smuggling of said shipment.
Guban and his team padlocked Steel World with the smuggled onions in until final disposition is made by Commissioner Biazon and DepComm Lim in the next few days.
Corresponding charges will be filed against the consignee, broker, and BOC employees involved in the onion smuggling. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs (BOC)
In a raid conducted by agents of Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) of the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the smuggled cargoes were discovered consigned to Royal Halo Enterprises at No. 286 Madrigal Building, Room 205, Binondo, Manila.
DepComm Lim said that the smuggled onions were misdeclared as plastic cups and plastic wares loaded in 10 40-footer container vans from China and slipped past the premises of the Manila International Container Port by paying only from P70,000 to P140,000 per container van.
Lim said that some P18-million were lost by the government from said smuggling incident that probably succeeded through deep collusion between players and corrupt BOC officials and employees.
Lim added that the seizure was approved by Commissioner Ruffy Biazon after a thorough review by BOC lawyers with regards to its corresponding violations to the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP) and other related laws.
“It is very evident that there is serious malice to defraud the government of taxes and insult TCCP arrogantly in this incident, thus, all culprits in this case have to be brought to justice,” Lim said.
Jimmy Guban, assistant chief of the Risk Management Office and leader of the raiding team, said that 90% of seized smuggled onions were already unloaded from the container vans when they entered the premises of Steel World at ICR compound owned by Lam Tai Tin at Canumay East at around 9:30 am yesterday.
“There were still 2 40-footer container vans outside Steel World filled with smuggled onions when we opened it for inspection. And definitely, it was a part of the shipment inside the warehouse,” Guban said.
Guban identified Jason Ferrer as the licensed customs broker who facilitated the illegal release of the P44.4-million smuggled onions from BOC.
Guban claimed that in an investigation he discovered that Steel World was only rented as stock warehouse of the smuggled onions by a certain Allan Lim, owner of the MKK Enterprise, with office address at 1071-D Carmen Planas Street, Tondo, Manila .
A copy of the contract of lease between Lam Tai Ting and Allan Lim was also seized that indicated the latter was the renter and claimant of the cargoes.
Guban, however said, BOC intel has still yet to ascertain ownership of the smuggled onions but considers Allan Lim as a key suspect or participant in the smuggling of said shipment.
Guban and his team padlocked Steel World with the smuggled onions in until final disposition is made by Commissioner Biazon and DepComm Lim in the next few days.
Corresponding charges will be filed against the consignee, broker, and BOC employees involved in the onion smuggling. Jessil A. Felisario, Public Information & Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs (BOC)
Thursday, September 29, 2011
After Customs seized P21-M of hot rice, goods in Davao, Lim vows more anti-smuggling operations
A week after the Bureau of Customs seized some P21 million worth of smuggled rice and other goods in Davao, Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Danilo Lim vowed more large-scale operations against smuggling in the future.
"To those who are still questioning our resolve in fighting corruption and smuggling inside the bureau, I hope we conveyed our message loud and clear. We will leave no stone unturned. Your smuggled goods shall not pass. Your illegal ways will not go unpunished," said Lim, who personally supervised the opening of the containers at the Port of Davao in Barangay Sasa, Davao, last week.
Lim vowed more operations in the future saying this was the first anti-smuggling action made after President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed him as customs intelligence chief.
"This is an order straight from the President to stop smuggling and corruption in the agency. As a dutiful soldier, I am obliged to follow my directives. After Davao City, we will be operating in some areas in the country. There will be no let-up in the fight against smuggling," Lim said.
Lim said he hoped to establish a "chilling effect" to immediately disrupt the "business as usual" operations of big-time smugglers.
"There will be no 'business as usual' for those who rob the country of revenues and undermine local industries. If they think their normal execution of illegal operations will go unabated, they have another thing coming," Lim said.
Lim also encouraged the public to join him in the campaign against corruption and smuggling. He said active citizenship is a vital aspect in the advocacy to weed out irregularities in the bureau.
"While my office is primarily in charge of gathering information and intelligence against big-time smugglers, the people too can play an active part in helping us in this challenging task. This must become a 'people's campaign.' We must impress to the obstinate smugglers that they are enemies of the people who must be made to account," Lim asserted.
It was reported that consignees who used fictitious names misdeclared the rice and other goods found in 17 container vans in Davao.
Lim said the contents of 13 20-foot containers which came from Taiwan were declared as 4,200 packages of barytes powder, probably an ingredient for making paint, but actually contained a total of 7,800 50kg-bags of premium and glutinous rice estimated to be-worth about P12.5 million.
The contents of the other four 40-foot containers, which originated from the US and addressed to fictitious consignees included rice cookers, electric fans, stuffed toys, assorted personal items and sporting goods worth another P8.5 million. Jessil Alcaraz Felisario, Public Information and Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs
"To those who are still questioning our resolve in fighting corruption and smuggling inside the bureau, I hope we conveyed our message loud and clear. We will leave no stone unturned. Your smuggled goods shall not pass. Your illegal ways will not go unpunished," said Lim, who personally supervised the opening of the containers at the Port of Davao in Barangay Sasa, Davao, last week.
Lim vowed more operations in the future saying this was the first anti-smuggling action made after President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed him as customs intelligence chief.
"This is an order straight from the President to stop smuggling and corruption in the agency. As a dutiful soldier, I am obliged to follow my directives. After Davao City, we will be operating in some areas in the country. There will be no let-up in the fight against smuggling," Lim said.
Lim said he hoped to establish a "chilling effect" to immediately disrupt the "business as usual" operations of big-time smugglers.
"There will be no 'business as usual' for those who rob the country of revenues and undermine local industries. If they think their normal execution of illegal operations will go unabated, they have another thing coming," Lim said.
Lim also encouraged the public to join him in the campaign against corruption and smuggling. He said active citizenship is a vital aspect in the advocacy to weed out irregularities in the bureau.
"While my office is primarily in charge of gathering information and intelligence against big-time smugglers, the people too can play an active part in helping us in this challenging task. This must become a 'people's campaign.' We must impress to the obstinate smugglers that they are enemies of the people who must be made to account," Lim asserted.
It was reported that consignees who used fictitious names misdeclared the rice and other goods found in 17 container vans in Davao.
Lim said the contents of 13 20-foot containers which came from Taiwan were declared as 4,200 packages of barytes powder, probably an ingredient for making paint, but actually contained a total of 7,800 50kg-bags of premium and glutinous rice estimated to be-worth about P12.5 million.
The contents of the other four 40-foot containers, which originated from the US and addressed to fictitious consignees included rice cookers, electric fans, stuffed toys, assorted personal items and sporting goods worth another P8.5 million. Jessil Alcaraz Felisario, Public Information and Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs
Monday, September 26, 2011
After Customs seized P21-M of hot rice, goods in Davao, Lim vows more anti-smuggling operations
A week after the Bureau of Customs seized some P21 million worth of smuggled rice and other goods in Davao, Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Danilo Lim vowed more large-scale operations against smuggling in the future.
"To those who are still questioning our resolve in fighting corruption and smuggling inside the bureau, I hope we conveyed our message loud and clear. We will leave no stone unturned. Your smuggled goods shall not pass. Your illegal ways will not go unpunished," said Lim, who personally supervised the opening of the containers at the Port of Davao in Barangay Sasa, Davao, last week.
Lim vowed more operations in the future saying this was the first anti-smuggling action made after President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed him as customs intelligence chief.
"This is an order straight from the President to stop smuggling and corruption in the agency. As a dutiful soldier, I am obliged to follow my directives. After Davao City, we will be operating in some areas in the country. There will be no let-up in the fight against smuggling," Lim said.
Lim said he hoped to establish a "chilling effect" to immediately disrupt the "business as usual" operations of big-time smugglers.
"There will be no 'business as usual' for those who rob the country of revenues and undermine local industries. If they think their normal execution of illegal operations will go unabated, they have another thing coming," Lim said.
Lim also encouraged the public to join him in the campaign against corruption and smuggling. He said active citizenship is a vital aspect in the advocacy to weed out irregularities in the bureau.
"While my office is primarily in charge of gathering information and intelligence against big-time smugglers, the people too can play an active part in helping us in this challenging task. This must become a 'people's campaign.' We must impress to the obstinate smugglers that they are enemies of the people who must be made to account," Lim asserted.
It was reported that consignees who used fictitious names misdeclared the rice and other goods found in 17 container vans in Davao.
Lim said the contents of 13 20-foot containers which came from Taiwan were declared as 4,200 packages of barytes powder, probably an ingredient for making paint, but actually contained a total of 7,800 50kg-bags of premium and glutinous rice estimated to be-worth about P12.5 million.
The contents of the other four 40-foot containers, which originated from the US and addressed to fictitious consignees included rice cookers, electric fans, stuffed toys, assorted personal items and sporting goods worth another P8.5 million. Jessil Alcaraz Felisario, Public Information and Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs
"To those who are still questioning our resolve in fighting corruption and smuggling inside the bureau, I hope we conveyed our message loud and clear. We will leave no stone unturned. Your smuggled goods shall not pass. Your illegal ways will not go unpunished," said Lim, who personally supervised the opening of the containers at the Port of Davao in Barangay Sasa, Davao, last week.
Lim vowed more operations in the future saying this was the first anti-smuggling action made after President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed him as customs intelligence chief.
"This is an order straight from the President to stop smuggling and corruption in the agency. As a dutiful soldier, I am obliged to follow my directives. After Davao City, we will be operating in some areas in the country. There will be no let-up in the fight against smuggling," Lim said.
Lim said he hoped to establish a "chilling effect" to immediately disrupt the "business as usual" operations of big-time smugglers.
"There will be no 'business as usual' for those who rob the country of revenues and undermine local industries. If they think their normal execution of illegal operations will go unabated, they have another thing coming," Lim said.
Lim also encouraged the public to join him in the campaign against corruption and smuggling. He said active citizenship is a vital aspect in the advocacy to weed out irregularities in the bureau.
"While my office is primarily in charge of gathering information and intelligence against big-time smugglers, the people too can play an active part in helping us in this challenging task. This must become a 'people's campaign.' We must impress to the obstinate smugglers that they are enemies of the people who must be made to account," Lim asserted.
It was reported that consignees who used fictitious names misdeclared the rice and other goods found in 17 container vans in Davao.
Lim said the contents of 13 20-foot containers which came from Taiwan were declared as 4,200 packages of barytes powder, probably an ingredient for making paint, but actually contained a total of 7,800 50kg-bags of premium and glutinous rice estimated to be-worth about P12.5 million.
The contents of the other four 40-foot containers, which originated from the US and addressed to fictitious consignees included rice cookers, electric fans, stuffed toys, assorted personal items and sporting goods worth another P8.5 million. Jessil Alcaraz Felisario, Public Information and Assistance Division, Bureau of Customs
Friday, September 23, 2011
BIAZON CAUTIONS THE PUBLIC OF NAME DROPPERS
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Rozzano Rufino Biazon today cautioned the public not to entertain any individual or entity claiming relationship with him, his family and friends for the purpose of influencing customs personnel on any customs matter.
In his first Customs Memorandum Order (CMO) issued to all concerned, Commissioner Biazon instructed all Customs personnel to refrain from giving special treatments to shipments or any customs matter being processed or followed- up by persons or companies claiming actual or alleged relationship with the Commissioner of Customs.
“I encourage everyone to report to my office any transaction/shipment where my name or that of any member of my family or friends is being name-dropped so that appropriate sanctions could be instituted,” Biazon said.
Biazon reiterates his 9 C’s management agenda for the BOC anchoring his leadership on change, closing loopholes, continuity, consultation, computerization, cooperation, clamp down, cheer leader and collection.
According to Biazon, to enable the bureau to recover its integrity as the country’s second largest revenue generating agency, change is necessary.
“To achieve this recovery, we must embark on initiatives that require not just institutional change but personal change as well,” Biazon stressed.
To set the premise for this change, the bureau will undertake training programs, and workshops that will catalyze a shift in how BOC employees view their jobs from collecting money for their pockets to collecting revenues for the government and from a sense of personalism to patriotism.
Biazon also promised to close the loopholes which has caused billions of pesos in revenue losses for the government under the bureau’s current system.
But even as he stressed the needed changes in the bureau, Biazon also emphasized that he will continue the programs of his predecessor that proved effective and productive for the government. PIAD-BOC
In his first Customs Memorandum Order (CMO) issued to all concerned, Commissioner Biazon instructed all Customs personnel to refrain from giving special treatments to shipments or any customs matter being processed or followed- up by persons or companies claiming actual or alleged relationship with the Commissioner of Customs.
“I encourage everyone to report to my office any transaction/shipment where my name or that of any member of my family or friends is being name-dropped so that appropriate sanctions could be instituted,” Biazon said.
Biazon reiterates his 9 C’s management agenda for the BOC anchoring his leadership on change, closing loopholes, continuity, consultation, computerization, cooperation, clamp down, cheer leader and collection.
According to Biazon, to enable the bureau to recover its integrity as the country’s second largest revenue generating agency, change is necessary.
“To achieve this recovery, we must embark on initiatives that require not just institutional change but personal change as well,” Biazon stressed.
To set the premise for this change, the bureau will undertake training programs, and workshops that will catalyze a shift in how BOC employees view their jobs from collecting money for their pockets to collecting revenues for the government and from a sense of personalism to patriotism.
Biazon also promised to close the loopholes which has caused billions of pesos in revenue losses for the government under the bureau’s current system.
But even as he stressed the needed changes in the bureau, Biazon also emphasized that he will continue the programs of his predecessor that proved effective and productive for the government. PIAD-BOC
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