Prior Delegation of Powers to the Commissioner of Customs
- Executive Order No. 39 (1986) expanded the Commissioner of Customs' authority to:
- Appoint Bureau personnel except those appointed by the President.
- Discipline, suspend, dismiss, or penalize Bureau officers and employees.
- Manage matters related to promotion, transfer, reassignment, detail, and reemployment of Bureau personnel.
Mandate and Attachment of the Department of Finance
- The Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for sound and efficient management of government financial resources.
- The Bureau of Customs is attached to the DOF.
Need for Full Control by the Secretary of Finance
- Effective revenue collection requires full supervision and control of the Bureau of Customs by the DOF.
- Ensures the implementation of policies formulated by the DOF.
Legal Basis for Reorganization and Extension of Powers
- The President has the continuing power to reorganize the government under Presidential Decree No. 1416, as amended, and the Revised Administrative Code of 1987.
Section 1: Expanded Powers of the Secretary of Finance
- The Secretary of Finance is authorized to:
- Review, reverse, revise, modify, or set aside decisions made by the Bureau of Customs.
- These decisions pertain to personnel actions such as appointments, promotions, assignments, transfers, details, suspensions, dismissals, and other related personnel matters.
- Such actions are subject to compliance with the Civil Service Law.
Section 2: Repealing Clause
- All existing executive orders, administrative orders, proclamations, rules, regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with this Order are repealed or modified accordingly.
Section 3: Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.