QuestionsQuestions (BOC CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 6-2009)
To transform the Bureau of Customs Risk Management Group (RMG) into the Risk Management Office (RMO) under the Office of the Commissioner, pursuant to Executive Order No. 836, to support its expanding responsibilities in risk management/assessment/profiling and updating the Bureau’s Selectivity Screens.
Executive Order No. 836, s. 2009.
Directly under the Commissioner of Customs to ensure integrity and autonomy.
The Deputy Commissioner for the Intelligence Group, Bureau of Customs.
The Deputy Commissioner may recommend to the Commissioner new policies and organizational improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the RMO.
(1) Review and update parameters of the Selectivity Screen; (2) ensure an efficient and secure information pipeline to the RMO; (3) conduct continuing study/profile of importers, exporters, and customs brokers; (4) maintain a database on all smuggling cases and related information; (5) recommend policies/programs to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the Bureau’s Selectivity System.
The Commissioner may impose additional functions to ensure the aims and objectives of Executive Order No. 836 are achieved.
It develops and creates nationwide policies for risk assessment and identifies/profiles personalities and modus operandi involved in importing and distributing smuggled goods.
It gathers information for improving the Selectivity Screen using nationwide shipment records (alerts, holds, seizures, forfeitures, disposal outcomes) and also collates data from other law enforcement authorities outside the customs zone; it also develops database support and a computer-based risk management system.
It implements the policies created by the Strategic Assessment Unit in every port under Bureau of Customs jurisdiction.
The RMO must maintain close coordination so that reports/recommendations can be acted upon immediately.
Reports and findings are collated and stored in the database of all smuggling cases and related data.
Profiles drive inspection/selectivity programs; declared shipment data will be screened based on identified risk parameters, and depending on risk level, goods and persons are routed through different Customs control channels.
They must be duly signed by the Chief, RMO and concurred upon by the Deputy Commissioner, Intelligence Group, before being submitted to the Commissioner for his signature.
All other communications and documents must be signed by the Deputy Commissioner, Intelligence Group.
To the Secretary of Finance and the Office of the President; it reports the RMO’s work program and accomplishments.
Incumbent officers and complement of the RMG function as interim staff pending selection of qualified personnel for permanent plantilla positions, and may be augmented by personnel from various units as needed.
The RMO has authority to require data and information relevant to its functions from all offices/personnel of the Bureau.
The Office of the Commissioner and the RMO have direct access to the computer system provided by MISTG to autonomously and independently implement selectivity alert and hold processes.
Repealing clause: inconsistent orders/memoranda/circulars or parts are revoked, amended, or modified. Separability clause: if any part is declared unconstitutional or contrary to existing laws, the other parts remain in force.