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Sunday, January 08, 2006
Customs bureau eyes P192B in collections for 2006
* Agency purchases x-ray machines to be set up in all ports of entry in RP
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is targeting a higher collection this year.
Newly appointed Customs Commissioner Napoleon Morales said the agency is looking at P192 billion as revenue collection for 2006, which is 30 percent higher than last year's target.
However, Morales said the BOC will do its best to surpass its target by collecting more than P200 billion in taxes at the end of 2006. "We are committed to collect that amount. With a dedicated workforce and the proper business environment, we are setting our sights on breaching the target," Morales said in the weekly "Kapihan sa Sulo".
Morales bared an action plan that will be implemented until 2010 in order to achieve their goals. Part of the plan are revenue enhancement measures through trade facilitation, improved enforcement and informed compliance, professionalization of personnel and improving the quality of corporate life.
The BOC is among the top earners in terms of revenue collections. Last year, its target of P152 billion was achieved.
Morales also said they will curb smuggling in the country, which has caused huge losses to the government and affects legitimate businessmen. This year, the Run After The Smugglers (Rats) will be launched to eliminate smuggling activities in the country, Morales added.
The BOC is also going install x-ray machines in all entry ports in the country. The equipment will look into and show the contents of a cargo van or container without opening it.
The procedure is also implemented in other Southeast Asian countries, he added.
Each machine costs P40 million and the BOC plans to have at least two machines in every port. Funds for the purchase of the machines are still being sourced out.
For Manila International Container Port (MICP) alone, the BOC wants to place at least six to eight machines.
Citing records from other countries, Morales said revenue collection by the BOC could go up by 30 percent through the use of the x-ray machines. (JPM/Sunnex)
(January 8, 2006 issue)
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