Ombudsman orders investigation on corrupt customs officials

This order came after President Rodrigo Duterte bared in his 4th State of the Nation Address that he wants to get rid of the scalawags from the BOC once and for all.

Those who will be found guilty of engaging in illicit practices will be slapped with criminal and administrative charges by the Ombudsman, who has been given powers under R.A. 6770 or the Ombudsman Act of 1989 to prosecute any public officer and employee who engages in illegal, unjust, or improper activities while in the course of their duties.

Aside from the charges, the Ombudsman may also order the preventive suspension of any officer or employee, if in his judgment the evidence of guilt against them is strong. If warranted, the Ombudsman may even order the suspension or dismissal from the service of erring public officials found administratively liable for Grave Misconduct, Gross Neglect of Duty or Conduct Prejudicial to the Interest of the Service.

The penalty of dismissal from the service likewise carries the accessory penalties of perpetual disqualification from holding public office, forfeiture of retirement benefits, bar from taking the civil service examination, and cancellation of eligibility.

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