House committee recommends dismissal of Customs chief

A COMMITTEE at the House of Representatives that investigated the illegal entry of P6.4 billion worth of “shabu” (methamphetamine hydrochloride) has recommended the dismissal of Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon for alleged “gross incompetence and corruption”.

“When he assumed office, he centralized all powers by creating a command center.  He did not even ask permission from the Secretary of Finance.  He did not issue a department order creating it. He is simply managing it by himself.  These actions are signs of incompetence,” Rep. Robert Barbers, chairman of the committee on dangerous drugs, told a forum in Manila on Monday.