Ombudsman, Customs to Formalize Data-Sharing Deal in November to Boost Anti-Corruption, Anti-Smuggling Efforts
The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines is set to sign a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in November to facilitate data sharing, aiming to strengthen anti-corruption and anti-smuggling efforts.
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