ARIEL LLEVA
On May 27, 2014, President Aquino signed into law Republic Act (RA) 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), paving the way for sweeping changes in the way the Bureau of Customs (BoC) operates. The move was also seen as a way to promote transparency and efficiency in the BoC and elevate its systems and procedures to the level of global best practices.