President Duterte warned Customs and internal revenue executives that there will be an honest-to-goodness lifestyle checks 24/7 and 365 days a year at their respective departments as part of the new administration’s campaign against corruption.
“I’m sure this is the time for you know landing softly. Kayo na nabubuhay with extra frills, sweldo mo per diem may kinikita, this time you have to learn how to live frugally,” the Presidnet said.
Duterte addressed those who are apparently used to getting payolas or extra money in exchange of favors at the Bureau of Customs and the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
Duterte said he will have a way to know if the Customs and BIR personnel have not followed orders. He will be monitoring numbers of cars in their garages, but did not mention how he will do this.
“…tone down if you used to buy cars for every member of family, the lifestyle check will be all year around. I would know from the garage tignan ko ilan kotse mo ganun. I’m sorry I have to say this to public,” he added.
Duterte made the call after he directed new Customs chief Nicanor Faeldon to stop corruption at the bureau despite its possible adverse impact on revenue collection.
“Lahat ng fixer stop. I hope Faeldon will do his thing, stop corruption in customs and Dulay, I know him as a very good honest, I hope he can deliver,” Duterte said on Tuesday at the anniversary celebration of the Philippine Air Force in Clark Air Base in Pampanga.
He also issued the same call to the BIR.
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