MANILA, Philippines — An official of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) yesterday assured President Duterte that the agency would abide with his order and transfer to Congress the 52 officials and personnel who are suspected to be engaged in corrupt activities. BOC Assistant Commissioner Vincent Philip Maronilla said they would follow the instructions that would be given by the President. In his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), Duterte said he wants the erring Customs officials and employees out of the bureau. “The President has given his orders and BOC will implement whatever order the President has given,” said Maronilla. Maronilla said that some of the erring personnel have already retired or resigned, thus only 52 BOC officials and personnel met with the President in Malacañang last July 18.

Source: Philippine Star July 22, 2019 15:56 UTC