Manila, Nov. 13 -- Incoming Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza has vowed to pursue the administration's priorities of strengthening border protection, sustaining revenue collection, and facilitating legitimate trade.

In a statement on Thursday evening, Mendoza, former commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), said he looks forward to working with BOC personnel to continue implementing the policies of the Marcos administration.

"I look forward to working with the men and women of the BOC to carry out the priorities of President Marcos Jr. and Finance Secretary Frederick Go - strengthening border protection, sustaining revenue collection, and facilitating legitimate trade. We have important work ahead...