Reports of Extortion and Other Questionable Activities

March 16, 2012 DOF MEMORANDUM FOR : Hon. Juan Lorenzo Taada Deputy Commissioner Internal Administration Group (IAG) Bureau of Customs (BOC) RE : Reports of Extortion and Other Questionable Activities 1. The Revenue Integrity Protection Service (DOF-RIPS) has received persistent and disturbing reports that certain personnel thereof are using the authority of this Office as well as the name of the undersigned for the purpose of extorting money, intimidation, blackmail and other illegal activities, ostensibly targeting officers and personnel of the Bureau of Customs (BOC). 2. Please be informed that the undersigned categorically condemns such reprehensible activities which are neither sanctioned nor tolerated by the DOF and appear to be the handiwork of a few misguided elements, bent on pursuing their own agenda at the expenses of the institution, as well as its officers and personnel. 3. In light of the foregoing and to put an end to any further speculation and doubt we would like to seek your cooperation to report to the DOF-RIPS, through the undersigned, any and all acts of extortion, blackmail, harassment, or other improper/questionable conduct, committed by personnel from DOF-RIPS and those claiming to be affiliated with our office for immediate investigation and/or criminal prosecution, as may be, as warranted under the circumstances. 4. You may address your complaints or reports directly to the undersigned at 4th Floor, DOF Building, Roxas Blvd. corner P. Ocampo St., Manila or through e-mail at [emailprotected] and/or [emailprotected]. HaIESC Please disseminate this warning and be guided accordingly. (SGD.) ROMEO D. TOMAS, JR. Executive Director