Mendoza Appointed New Customs Chief, Vows to Boost Revenue and Streamline Trade
Charlito Mendoza, former Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, has been appointed as the new Chief of the Bureau of Customs as part of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s executive leadership reshuffle. Mendoza pledged to strengthen border protection, sustain revenue collection, and facilitate legitimate trade.
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