President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Swore in the newly appointed heads of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) during a formal ceremony. The appointments mark a key step in reshaping the leadership of two critical government agencies responsible for tax collection and customs enforcement. The new officials, whose names were not disclosed in the report, took their oaths in the presence of senior government officials.
The Bureau of Customs and Bureau of Internal Revenue are central to the administration’s economic reform agenda, with a focus on improving transparency and efficiency in tax and customs operations. The swearing-in follows a broader effort to restructure key government bodies under Marcos Jr.’s leadership. The Ombudsman’s office has also announced plans to intensify lifestyle checks on officials in these agencies, aiming to combat corruption and ensure accountability.
This move comes amid ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional integrity and reduce graft in the Philippines. The Ombudsman’s intensified scrutiny reflects growing public pressure for transparency in public service. The new appointments and oversight measures are part of a larger strategy to align government operations with the administration’s economic goals. The reforms are expected to take effect in the coming months as the agencies begin implementing new protocols.
