“This is just the initial phase of several other measures we shall undertake to meet our collection target for the year 2013.” Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon stressed during the fortnightly “Kapihan sa Aduana” of the Bureau of Customs Press Corps today (January 14, 2013) to explain his reason for reshuffling 16 Customs officials.
According to Biazon, while they posted a positive collection growth in 2012 compared to its 2011 collections, the BOC is, however, tasked with an even bigger collection target for 2013 at PhP 394.billion. “We are now doing a re-configuration of our organizational structure, especially among our frontline officials, to re-position our district collectors where they can be most productive.” Biazon said.
“I will now do a quarterly performance assessment of district collectors and other operating unit heads under the Office of the Commissioner and set a particular apprehension quota for them, in addition to their revenue collection targets, of course.” The Commissioner added.
Affected in Biazon’s initial re-shuffling salvo, 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 for her part was named new Subic Port Collector. While 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.
“I will not hesitate to re-assign or re-shuffle customs officials who may not be performing up to expectations.” Biazon said, adding that, “We shall be closely monitoring the performance of frontline customs officials.”
Biazon also explained that he will also push for the completion of the BOC’s modernization and computerization program this year to facilitate revenue collection and mitigate the problem of smuggling.
According to Biazon, while they posted a positive collection growth in 2012 compared to its 2011 collections, the BOC is, however, tasked with an even bigger collection target for 2013 at PhP 394.billion. “We are now doing a re-configuration of our organizational structure, especially among our frontline officials, to re-position our district collectors where they can be most productive.” Biazon said.
“I will now do a quarterly performance assessment of district collectors and other operating unit heads under the Office of the Commissioner and set a particular apprehension quota for them, in addition to their revenue collection targets, of course.” The Commissioner added.
Affected in Biazon’s initial re-shuffling salvo, 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 for her part was named new Subic Port Collector. While 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.
“I will not hesitate to re-assign or re-shuffle customs officials who may not be performing up to expectations.” Biazon said, adding that, “We shall be closely monitoring the performance of frontline customs officials.”
Biazon also explained that he will also push for the completion of the BOC’s modernization and computerization program this year to facilitate revenue collection and mitigate the problem of smuggling.
The Commissioner, however, stressed that even with the huge collection target set on the BOC this year, he is still hopeful of meeting this target. “We shall be adjusting our collection strategy every now and then to make the BOC responsive to present trends and needs.” Biazon said.”I am forever an optimist” he added.
BOC, 14 January 2013
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