BOC revamps to meet collection targets

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A revamp at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is in the works as part of several measures to improve collection efficiency to meet collection targets for 2013

MANILA, Philippines – A revamp at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is in the works as part of several measures to improve collection efficiency to meet collection targets for 2013.

In January 15, the BOC said in a statement that about 16 officials will be affected as the agency tries to collect P394 billion in customs taxes and duties this year after missing targets in 2012.

BOC said it is reorganizing its structure, particularly its frontline officials, as well as “reposition district collectors” where they can be “most productive.” The performance of district collectors and other operating unit heads will be assessed quarterly by the Office of the Commissioner, and that a particular apprehension quota will be set for them apart from their revenue collection targets.

Affected in the initial revamp, among others, were:

  • BOC X-Ray Unit Chief lawyer Lourdes Mangaong who was re-assigned as District Collector for Cagayan De Oro. Replacing Mangaoang is Subic Port Collector lawyer Mimel Talusan. 
  • Office of the Commissioner Acting Chief-of Staff lawyer Adelina S. Molina was named new Subic Port Collector. 
  • Port of Cebu District Collector lawyer Ronnie Silvestre and Port of Clark District Collector lawyer Edward De La Cuesta swapped assignments, practically recalling Silvestre to his original item as Port of Clark District Collector.

BOC said it will not hesitate in reassigning or reshuffling its officials particularly those who may not be performing up to expectations.

The agency also said it will push for the completion of its modernization and computerization program this year to facilitate revenue collection and address smuggling. – Rappler.com

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