Lim takes his oath before President Aquino, vows to increase customs collections
Bent on pursuing the instructions of President Benigno S. Aquino III, newly-appointed Bureau of Customs (BoC) Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Danilo Lim vowed to exert all necessary efforts to increase the bureau’s collections and to put an end to the illegal activities including smuggling and corruption within the agency.
In an interview following his formal oathtaking before the President at the President’s Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Thursday Lim said that he will look into the existing intelligence gathering system of the BoC as he stressed its importance in battling illegal activities.
“Malinaw yung instruction sa atin ni Presidente [Aquino] na tumulong para maitaas ang koleksyon…yung revenue at pangalawa, lahat ng illegal ay pigilin, labanan ang korapsyon, labanan ang smuggling ,” Lim said.
“Paano natin gagawin iyan… dapat yung intelligence system and network natin ay effective at maaasahan, so titingnan natin kung talaga bang nagde-deliver itong existing network na ito. Sa intelligence kasi napaka-importante niyan, dahil diyan mag-iipon tayo ng mga impormasyon, data na magagamit natin bilang mga bala para sa laban sa korapsyon at smuggling,” he added.
Lim also noted the concerted action plan that they will undertake in pursuing their duties in the BoC. He said that part of these efforts is to check on the various functions within the bureau to ensure that reforms will be implemented.
“Kailangan talaga ng tulungan dito… papasok kami doon [BoC] bilang isang team na tutugunan yung pangangailangan sa reporma sa Customs, importante na matutukan natin ang mga functions diyan tulad ng brokers’ accreditation, risk management, use of X-ray machines, warehouses and the integration of these functions… we will focus into these things and look for loopholes and weak links, dahil isa lang diyan ang magka-problema, sira na ang buong sistema at network,” Lim said.
Lim was accompanied by his wife, Aloy and daughter Aika. The event was also witnessed by Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr.
Born on June 2, 1955 in Solano Nueva Vizcaya, Lim was the youngest of five brothers of Chinese descent. His roots can be traced to Xiamen, China, formerly Amoy. His father married a Filipina from Bohol.
Lim finished his elementary and high school years in Solano with flying colors. He was in his first year at UP when he took the entrance exams at the Philippine Military Academy. He topped the exams. He was a member of the PMA “Makatarungan” Class of 1978.
While a plebe, he took the entrance exam at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, one of the world’s premier military academies, because of his outstanding performance as cadet. He also topped the exams.(PCOO)
Bent on pursuing the instructions of President Benigno S. Aquino III, newly-appointed Bureau of Customs (BoC) Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Danilo Lim vowed to exert all necessary efforts to increase the bureau’s collections and to put an end to the illegal activities including smuggling and corruption within the agency.
In an interview following his formal oathtaking before the President at the President’s Hall of the Malacanang Palace on Thursday Lim said that he will look into the existing intelligence gathering system of the BoC as he stressed its importance in battling illegal activities.
“Malinaw yung instruction sa atin ni Presidente [Aquino] na tumulong para maitaas ang koleksyon…yung revenue at pangalawa, lahat ng illegal ay pigilin, labanan ang korapsyon, labanan ang smuggling ,” Lim said.
“Paano natin gagawin iyan… dapat yung intelligence system and network natin ay effective at maaasahan, so titingnan natin kung talaga bang nagde-deliver itong existing network na ito. Sa intelligence kasi napaka-importante niyan, dahil diyan mag-iipon tayo ng mga impormasyon, data na magagamit natin bilang mga bala para sa laban sa korapsyon at smuggling,” he added.
Lim also noted the concerted action plan that they will undertake in pursuing their duties in the BoC. He said that part of these efforts is to check on the various functions within the bureau to ensure that reforms will be implemented.
“Kailangan talaga ng tulungan dito… papasok kami doon [BoC] bilang isang team na tutugunan yung pangangailangan sa reporma sa Customs, importante na matutukan natin ang mga functions diyan tulad ng brokers’ accreditation, risk management, use of X-ray machines, warehouses and the integration of these functions… we will focus into these things and look for loopholes and weak links, dahil isa lang diyan ang magka-problema, sira na ang buong sistema at network,” Lim said.
Lim was accompanied by his wife, Aloy and daughter Aika. The event was also witnessed by Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr.
Born on June 2, 1955 in Solano Nueva Vizcaya, Lim was the youngest of five brothers of Chinese descent. His roots can be traced to Xiamen, China, formerly Amoy. His father married a Filipina from Bohol.
Lim finished his elementary and high school years in Solano with flying colors. He was in his first year at UP when he took the entrance exams at the Philippine Military Academy. He topped the exams. He was a member of the PMA “Makatarungan” Class of 1978.
While a plebe, he took the entrance exam at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, one of the world’s premier military academies, because of his outstanding performance as cadet. He also topped the exams.(PCOO)
Government prepared to handle transport strike – Malacañang
The government has contingency measures in place in the event some members of the transport sector push through with their planned transport holiday in the midst of the continuing increases on petroleum prices, Malacanang said on Thursday.
Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said in the press conference on Thursday that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has prepared counter measures to help the public in case of a trasnport strike. He said the government’s major concern is the interest of the riding public.
Commenting on the statements of some groups planning protest actions, Lacierda said these groups should analyze whose interest are they protecting and at the same time reminded them of their obligations as indicated in their franchises.
“There are consequences. You are responsible...you have obligations in the franchise that you hold. In so far as the government is concerned the MMDA is prepared to handle the situation. We have coordinated with them as well. Kung sakaling sila po ay matutuloy, handa po ang gobyerno for the sole purpose of making sure that the riding public will not be jeopardized,” Lacierda stressed.
“We hope that yesterday’s dialogue with them convinced them of the sincerity of the government towards addressing their concerns,” he added referring to the meeting between President Benigno S. Aquino III and the transport sector on Wednesday in Malacanang.
Asked by reporters if the Palace would want to appeal to transport organizations not to continue with their planned mass actions, Lacierda said there was no indication, during Wednesday's meeting, that the transport sector will go on a strike.
The transport sector is more concerned on extortion and the single-ticketing system being implemented particularly in the Metro Manila area by local government units and MMDA, Lacierda said noting that majority of transport organizations do not favor holding a strike.
Malacanang described the meeting on Wednesday as “constructive” with the President addressing the concerns raised by the members of the transport sector.
According to Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte, among the major issues raised were extortion [kotong], the oil deregulation law and the possible transport strike.
Valte said transport organizations complained about rampant extortion activities by some local government units (LGUs), policemen and traffic enforcers that affect their businesses.
They also raised the single-ticketing scheme being implemented in Metro Manila that impacts on drivers and operators, Valte said adding that the President assured them about government actions on those concerns.
The President also ordered a review of the Oil Deregulation law based on the proposals of the members of the transport sector, she added. (PCOO)
The government has contingency measures in place in the event some members of the transport sector push through with their planned transport holiday in the midst of the continuing increases on petroleum prices, Malacanang said on Thursday.
Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said in the press conference on Thursday that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has prepared counter measures to help the public in case of a trasnport strike. He said the government’s major concern is the interest of the riding public.
Commenting on the statements of some groups planning protest actions, Lacierda said these groups should analyze whose interest are they protecting and at the same time reminded them of their obligations as indicated in their franchises.
“There are consequences. You are responsible...you have obligations in the franchise that you hold. In so far as the government is concerned the MMDA is prepared to handle the situation. We have coordinated with them as well. Kung sakaling sila po ay matutuloy, handa po ang gobyerno for the sole purpose of making sure that the riding public will not be jeopardized,” Lacierda stressed.
“We hope that yesterday’s dialogue with them convinced them of the sincerity of the government towards addressing their concerns,” he added referring to the meeting between President Benigno S. Aquino III and the transport sector on Wednesday in Malacanang.
Asked by reporters if the Palace would want to appeal to transport organizations not to continue with their planned mass actions, Lacierda said there was no indication, during Wednesday's meeting, that the transport sector will go on a strike.
The transport sector is more concerned on extortion and the single-ticketing system being implemented particularly in the Metro Manila area by local government units and MMDA, Lacierda said noting that majority of transport organizations do not favor holding a strike.
Malacanang described the meeting on Wednesday as “constructive” with the President addressing the concerns raised by the members of the transport sector.
According to Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte, among the major issues raised were extortion [kotong], the oil deregulation law and the possible transport strike.
Valte said transport organizations complained about rampant extortion activities by some local government units (LGUs), policemen and traffic enforcers that affect their businesses.
They also raised the single-ticketing scheme being implemented in Metro Manila that impacts on drivers and operators, Valte said adding that the President assured them about government actions on those concerns.
The President also ordered a review of the Oil Deregulation law based on the proposals of the members of the transport sector, she added. (PCOO)
Malacanang says result of Pulse Asia ‘Ulat ng Bayan’ survey exemplifies undying support and confidence of Filipinos to President Aquino’s leadership
Malacanang cited the increasing trust and confidence of the Filipinos on the accountability, competence and efficiency of President Benigno S. Aquino III in pursuing his social contract with the people especially in his efforts in effecting reforms and curbing graft and corruption in the bureaucracy as indicated in the recent survey conducted by a recognized polls entity.
In his statement during a regular press briefing at the Palace on Thursday, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said that the results of the Pulse Asia “Ulat ng Bayan” survey conducted from August 20 to September 2, 2011 exemplifies the undying support and confidence of the people on the leadership of President Aquino.
“The recently-released Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan survey, in which President Aquino recorded significant increases in his approval (from 71 to 77 percentage points) and trust ratings (from 71 to 75 percentage points), is an affirmation that more than a year into the current administration, the people’s faith in their leadership has not wavered, and has in fact become stronger,” Lacierda said.
“The message is getting across to the vast majority of Filipinos: President Aquino’s ratings are proof that his efforts toward curbing corruption and reducing poverty are truly being felt by Filipinos across all geographic and demographic strata,” he added.
Lacierda noted that with these recent developments, the Aquino government is bent on continuing its efforts to exert more developmental actions that will further uplift the lives of the Filipino citizenry.
“It is expected that survey numbers will fluctuate, and while we in government appreciate this development, we continue to raise the bar higher for ourselves so that every aspect of the President’s Social Contract with the Filipino People will be fulfilled,” Lacierda stressed.
Pulse Asia recently released the results of their Presidential Performance and Trust Ratings survey conducted from August 20 to September 2, 2011 using face-to-face interviews.
The nationwide assessment is based on a sample of 1,200 representative adults, 18 years old and above. It has a ± 3% error margin at the 95% confidence level. sub-national estimates for each of the geographic areas covered in the survey (i.e., Metro Manila, the rest of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao) have a ± 6% error margin, also at 95% confidence level.
Pulse Asia, Inc. is a public opinion polling body launched by professional academics, recognized as experts in their respective fields of study. It monitors salient socio-economic, political and cultural issues in the minds of the Filipino public.(PCOO)
