Exporters stress ‘institutional gains’ amid BOC, PEZA changes

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) expressed concerns over leadership changes in several government agencies, particularly the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), underscoring the importance of protecting institutional gains and continuity in positive reforms.

In a statement on November 12, PHILEXPORT said at this critical point where the Philippines is facing several economic headwinds, “the country needs continuity where reforms are working, accountability where improvements are needed, and leadership decisions guided by performance, institutional stability, and the national economic interest.”

The group labeled the two agencies as “bright spots in the present administration” under BOC commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and PEZA director general Tereso Panga

“The gains achieved by PEZA and the BOC should not be taken for granted. They should be sustained, strengthened, and built upon for the benefit of Philippine exporters, investors, workers, and the economy as a whole,” the group said.

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