INQUIRER.net: Senate probe sought into Customs’ ‘padrino system’

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Senate probe sought into Customs' 'padrino system' Jul 30th 2013, 01:39 MANILA, Philippines -- Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero has formally sought a Senate investigation into the alleged "padrino system"  that has been plaguing the Bureau of Customs (BoC). Escudero filed Senate Resolution Number 124, calling for a joint investigation by the blue ribbon, ways and means, and finance committees, following an admission by  high officials of the bureau that influential personalities have been interfering in the agency's conduct of business. "This political patronage in the bureau's system is a loud whisper that cannot and should not be ignored anymore. It has acculturated the entire agency, even its own officials already admitted to its existenc... Keep on reading: Senate probe sought into Customs’ ‘padrino system’ Media files: escudero.jpg (image/jpeg)

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