Bureau of Customs creates command center for operations
A new command center is created to centralize operations in the Bureau of Customs, especially in the areas of trade facilitation and border control. Following Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon's signing of Customs Special Order (CSO) No. 45-2016, the Command Center (COMCEN) is created as a command and control facility that shall provide the Commissioner with situational awareness of all collection districts.
Ease in getting valuable information is expected, as it is tasked to collate information on significant events and activities of all collection districts and sub-ports, law enforcement and regulating agencies, customs stakeholders and open source media. It is also tasked to monitor, coordinate and supervise different aspects of customs administration so that operational data critical for informed decision-making will be easily available.
COMCEN shall act as the coordinating facility of the Operations Group in the proper collection of customs duties and taxes, enforcement of tariff and customs laws, prevention and suppression of all forms of customs fraud, and other economic frauds in all ports of entry. It shall also supervise and monitor the movement of imports, exports, foreign mails, and the clearance of vessels and aircrafts in all ports of entry.
Other functions include monitoring and supervision of the daily operations of the principal ports of entry and sub-ports. It is also mandated to coordinate with Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Ports Authority and other related port and maritime agencies in monitoring the disposition and activities of sea vessels operating within the country’s area of responsibility. Coordination with Philippine Air Force, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, Air Transportation Office and other aerospace agencies in monitoring the disposition and activities of air vessels is also included in
COMCEN's mandate. COMCEN shall also facilitate in the verification and effective liaising with government regulatory agencies and private entities that issue import documents, permits and certifications. It will immediately disseminate reports needing the attention of the Customs commissioner and other bureau officials, the Department of Finance, and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
It is created to act as a central governing body, and is composed mostly of personnel from the following offices of the Bureau: Intelligence and Enforcement Groups (IG/EG), Assessment and Operations Coordinating Group (AOCG), Revenue Collection Monitoring Group, Management Information System and Technology Group (MISTG), and the offices of Risk Management (RMO), Accounts Management (AMO) and X-ray Inspection project.
Stakeholders and the public can expect more transparency in this new initiative of the Bureau of Customs. (BoC)
Ease in getting valuable information is expected, as it is tasked to collate information on significant events and activities of all collection districts and sub-ports, law enforcement and regulating agencies, customs stakeholders and open source media. It is also tasked to monitor, coordinate and supervise different aspects of customs administration so that operational data critical for informed decision-making will be easily available.
COMCEN shall act as the coordinating facility of the Operations Group in the proper collection of customs duties and taxes, enforcement of tariff and customs laws, prevention and suppression of all forms of customs fraud, and other economic frauds in all ports of entry. It shall also supervise and monitor the movement of imports, exports, foreign mails, and the clearance of vessels and aircrafts in all ports of entry.
Other functions include monitoring and supervision of the daily operations of the principal ports of entry and sub-ports. It is also mandated to coordinate with Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Ports Authority and other related port and maritime agencies in monitoring the disposition and activities of sea vessels operating within the country’s area of responsibility. Coordination with Philippine Air Force, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, Air Transportation Office and other aerospace agencies in monitoring the disposition and activities of air vessels is also included in
COMCEN's mandate. COMCEN shall also facilitate in the verification and effective liaising with government regulatory agencies and private entities that issue import documents, permits and certifications. It will immediately disseminate reports needing the attention of the Customs commissioner and other bureau officials, the Department of Finance, and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
It is created to act as a central governing body, and is composed mostly of personnel from the following offices of the Bureau: Intelligence and Enforcement Groups (IG/EG), Assessment and Operations Coordinating Group (AOCG), Revenue Collection Monitoring Group, Management Information System and Technology Group (MISTG), and the offices of Risk Management (RMO), Accounts Management (AMO) and X-ray Inspection project.
Stakeholders and the public can expect more transparency in this new initiative of the Bureau of Customs. (BoC)
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