The Bureau of Customs (BOC) destroyed imported vehicles worth ₱45.243 million in Manila and Cebu on the occasion of its 119th founding anniversary.
The event was led by BOC Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero and Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez. According to the agency, the destruction of the imported vehicles serves as a warning to corrupt individuals, entrepreneurs engaged in bootlegging or smuggling..
Comm. Guerrero also lauded his personnel for reaching the target tax collection for 2020.
“As the Bureau of Customs marks another year in its long and dedicated history. I give due recognition to the exemplary performance of each and every member of the Bureau of Customs. Your dedication and commitment in the past year during a time of unprecedented circumstances made it possible for us to achieve our goals and sustain our momentum for reform and transformation.”
-PTV News
