To institute accountability and boost internal cleansing within the agency, Lapeña plans to implement a one-strike policy against erring bureau officials and employees through intensified counter-intelligence efforts.
“Once I receive reports of your involvement with corrupt practices and such reports are validated, you will see immediate action based on the offense committed,” Lapeña said as he warns employees and officials.
He also urged the public to arrest, by virtue of citizen’s arrest, anyone who would use his name to facilitate unlawful activities in the agency, adding that he will be observing zero tolerance for corruption.
The Commissioner also emphasized the need for an improved incentive and reward system for all personnel who remain persistent in performing their duties and responsibilities with commitment, competence, and integrity.
To achieve this, the Customs chief said BOC personnel must perform jobs properly and strictly implement the customs laws, rules and regulations to improve the bureau’s revenue efficiency.
In his inaugural speech, Lapeña emphasized “I am not here to pass judgment. I do not care about the past, I do not mind the various issues thrown to the bureau and the reports that I received, but I am here to institute changes, changes that would help regain public trust and confidence to the bureau.”
He asked everyone’s cooperation “Help me reform the bureau, help me in my mission to liberate the bureau from the clutches of corruption and hit its collection target as ordered by the President.” – EZC/Newsline.ph
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