Rules on Donation of Forfeited Used Clothing

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BOC MEMORANDUM: Rules on Donation of Forfeited Used Clothing

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Title Supreme Court: Rules on Donation of Forfeited Used Clothing

Law: Boc Memorandum

Decision Date: Nov 25, 2003

The Bureau of Customs mandates that all forfeited or abandoned used clothing and donations must be directly turned over to the Department of Social Welfare and Development, with strict adherence to security measures and regulations, following reports of violations.

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Exclusive Turn-Over of Used Clothing and Other Donations to DSWD

Used clothing and other donations seized or forfeited are to be turned over only to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
This requirement is based on Presidential Memorandum No. 23 and Section 1610 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP).
The turn-over requires clearance by the Commissioner of Customs.
No other entities or beneficiaries may receive these donations.

Security Measures and Authorized Signatories for Transactions

The DSWD has implemented security measures to control the signing authority for transactions involving the Bureau of Customs.
Only the DSWD Secretary and the Undersecretary/Head of the Operations and Capacity Building Group (OCBG) are authorized to sign on behalf of the DSWD.

Reminder and Compliance Enforcement

This memorandum serves as a reminder due to reports of violations of the stated rules regarding donation turnover.
All concerned parties are urged to adhere strictly to the rules to avoid non-compliance.
The memorandum was issued by Commissioner Antonio M. Bernardo on 25 November 2003.

Access to Official Memorandum Text

The full text of the original memorandum dated 30 January 2003 is available at the Office of the National Administrative Register, U.P. Law Complex, Diliman, Quezon City.

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