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The Bureau of Customs was reorganized on February 4, 1965.
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Only one new ranking Customs position was created during the reorganization.
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The purpose of the reorganization was to achieve more efficient and effective operations and services.
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Customs Administrative Order No. 4065 was revised during the reorganization.
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The implementation of the revised Tariff & Customs Code of the Philippines was postponed due to Martial Law.
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Presidential Decree No. 1 established six Customs Services and twelve collection districts.
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The Bureau underwent another round of restructuring in 1985.
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Restructuring of the Bureau of Customs
- The Bureau of Customs underwent a reorganization on February 4, 1965, with the creation of new departments to enhance operations and services.
- Three new ranking Customs positions were created, including Assistant Commissioner for Revenue, Assistant Commissioner for Security, and Director for Operations.
- The purpose of the reorganization was to achieve more efficient and effective operations and services of the Bureau of Customs and promote compliance with governing laws and regulations.
- A revised version of Customs Administrative Order No. 4065 was introduced, which eliminated the post of Assistant Commissioner for Security and established the role of Director for Administration.
- The Tariff & Customs Code of the Philippines was revised by Congress in 1972, but its implementation was postponed due to Martial Law.
- Presidential Decree No. 34 amended the Tariff & Customs Code of the Philippines on October 27th, 1972, which took effect on November 26th, 1972, except for Section 104, which started on January 1st, 1973.
- Presidential Decree No. 1 enforced a reorganization of the Bureau of Customs on September 24, 1972, which established six Customs Services and twelve collection districts.
- The restructuring aimed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Bureau of Customs by streamlining its operations and increasing its management capabilities.
- Titles of leaders of different services underwent changes, with Customs Service Chiefs and Customs Operations Chiefs replacing the previous titles.
- The restructuring resulted in the elimination of the positions of Directors for Administration and Operations and the Assistant Commissioner for Revenue.
- The Bureau underwent another round of restructuring in 1975, following the guidelines outlined in Presidential Decree No. 689, resulting in minor changes and modifications.
- The Tariff and Customs Code underwent additional modifications and revisions to align it with developmental goals and worldwide norms and practices.
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Test your knowledge on the restructuring of the Bureau of Customs with this informative quiz. Learn about the creation of new departments, revised versions of administrative orders, and amendments to the Tariff & Customs Code of the Philippines. See if you can recall the different services and collection districts established during the reorganization and the changes made to the titles of leaders in the Bureau. Take this quiz to gain insight into the efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Bureau of Customs through various rounds of restructuring.
