Title
Missing and pilfered tobacco stocks investigation
Law
Letter Of Instruction No. 107
Decision Date
Aug 2, 1973
Following inventory findings of missing and pilfered tobacco stocks, Federico B. Moreno is tasked with conducting an inquiry to determine responsibility and preparing administrative charges, while also implementing security measures and selling remaining stocks to prevent future incidents.
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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.

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