Question & AnswerQ&A (BOC MEMORANDUM)
The main prohibition is that Customs personnel are not allowed to enter the International Passenger Terminal of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) unless they are wearing their Customs uniform.
Valid Customs uniforms include the Customs Police uniform, Customs Police CIIS white Barong with Customs Seal, and for other personnel, a white Barong with Customs Seal or the new standard suit for passenger service personnel.
Yes, the prohibition applies regardless of whether the Customs officer is on duty or not.
There are two exemptions: (1) Customs officials who are departing or arriving passengers on the day they are at the terminal, and (2) Customs Intelligence operatives conducting specific covert surveillance missions within the terminal with a duly signed mission order.
They must have a mission order for a specific purpose, signed by the Service Chief concerned, with a copy furnished to the Commissioner of Customs.
The mission order must not exceed 72 hours in duration.
The memorandum was adopted and signed by Guillermo L. Parayno, Jr., Commissioner of Customs.
The prohibition applies to the International Passenger Terminal of NAIA and covers all Customs personnel regardless of duty status.
Although not explicitly stated, the prohibition aims to ensure proper identification and authority of Customs personnel inside the terminal for security and operational integrity.