Warning Against People Using Undersecretary Carlo A. Carag's Name to Extort Money or Gain Favors

October 6, 2011 DOF MEMORANDUM FOR : All Heads of Offices, Bureaus and Attached Agencies This Department It has come to the attention of the undersigned that certain unscrupulous people may have been using his name to extort money or gain favors from those having interests in Bureau of Customs related matters and even those involved or affected by Bureau of Customs personnel appointments and movements including those covered by Department Personnel Order No. 417-2010. Such acts have not been and are not authorized, tolerated or countenanced by the undersigned and should not be entertained. Any such acts should be reported to the undersigned for appropriate legal action. Please be guided accordingly. (SGD.) CARLO A. CARAG Undersecretary Revenue Operations and Legal Affairs Group ATTACHMENT Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Roxas Boulevard Corner Pablo Ocampo, Sr. Street Manila 1004 DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL ORDER NO. 417-2010 October 13, 2010 In the interest of the service, Undersecretary CARLO A. CARAG, Legal and Revenue Operations Group, is hereby authorized to sign endorsements/actions relative to all appointment papers of personnel in the Bureau of Customs, except for presidential appointments which shall be endorsed by the Secretary of Finance thru the recommendation of the Selection and Promotion Board for Senior Officials/Presidential Appointees. SHacCD This Order shall take effect immediately and all concerned shall be guided accordingly. (SGD.) CESAR V. PURISIMA Secretary