Directive to Conduct Inquiry and Accountability
- The Officer-in-Charge of the Philippine Virginia Tobacco Administration (PVTA) is tasked to conduct a thorough investigation into the loss and pilferage.
- The inquiry aims to establish accountability for the loss of the 344 hogsheads and the pilferage of 200 hogsheads in FVTR warehouses.
- Administrative charges must be prepared against PVTA officials and employees found responsible for the irregularities.
Suspension of Payments Pending Inquiry Results
- All payments for warehousing and other fees due to or that will become due to FVTR from the Philippine Tobacco Flue-Curing and Redrying Corporation are to be suspended.
- This suspension continues until the completion and final determination of the inquiry.
Disposal of Remaining Tobacco Stocks
- PVTA is directed to proceed with the sale of the remaining stocks in the FVTR warehouses.
- The 2,786 bales of threshed tobacco stored in PTFC & RC warehouses are also to be sold at the earliest possible time to minimize further loss or deterioration.
Security Measures and Reporting
- PVTA must implement adequate security measures to protect and safeguard its tobacco stocks.
- The Officer-in-Charge is required to report the results of all actions taken in compliance with these directives to the appropriate authorities.