The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is adopting a new management system designed to improve work processes and accelerate decision-making in the agency to upgrade…
BOC institutes work system that facilitates decision-making
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Undeclared medical devices valued at P2.5M seized at NAIA
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ASEAN pacts signed to reinforce transport cooperation
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