New BOC head Mendoza vows to sustain, build on reforms

Charlito Martin Mendoza confirmed acceptance of his new assignment as Bureau of Customs (BOC) commissioner, leaving his top post at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

Mendoza, in a statement on the evening of November 12, vowed to sustain and build on the accomplishments of his predecessor, Ariel Nepomuceno, who has been lauded by stakeholders for successfully introducing and implementing various internal and policy reforms at the BOC.

“We will build on his accomplishments and continue the work already underway,” Mendoza said, adding that he looks forward to working with the men and women of the BOC to carry out the priorities of the Marcos administration, which are strengthening border protection, sustaining revenue collection, and facilitating legitimate trade.

In the latest government shakeup, Nepomuceno has been appointed to head the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). Former BCDA president and chief executive officer Joshua Bingcang, in turn, will take over the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, replacing director general Tereso Panga. Mendoza will be replaced at the BIR by Department of Finance (DOF) undersecretary Rolando Ligon, Jr.

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