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FACILITATING and SECURING GLOBAL TRADE in the PHILIPPINES

FACILITATING and SECURING GLOBAL TRADE in the PHILIPPINES. Milestones in the Implementation of the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards to Facilitate & Secure Global Trade in the Republic of the Philippines. By Coll. John M. Simon Chief, International Affairs/PPRD.

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FACILITATING and SECURING GLOBAL TRADE in the PHILIPPINES

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  1. FACILITATING and SECURING GLOBAL TRADE in the PHILIPPINES Milestones in the Implementation of the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards to Facilitate & Secure Global Trade in the Republic of the Philippines By Coll. John M. Simon Chief, International Affairs/PPRD SEMINAR on the NEW EU SUPPLY CHAIN REQUIREMENTS April 3, 2008, Thursday, 8:00 A.M.– 12:00 P.M., Audio-Visual Room, DTI International Building, 371 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City

  2. JUNE 2005 – The Council of the WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION (WCO) which is an international inter-governmental Customs organization of 170 countries ADOPTED The Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate GLOBAL TRADE otherwise known as “SAFE TRADE”.

  3. WCO Framework of Standards aims to: • Established standards to provide Supply Chain Security • and Facilitation at a global level. • Enable integrated Supply Chain Management for all • modes of transport. • Enhance the role and capabilities of Customs to meet • the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century. • Strengthen the Customs to Customs Cooperation. • Strengthen Customs to Business cooperation. • Promote seamless movement of goods through Secure • International Trade Supply Chain.

  4. November 7, 2005 - Deposit of the Philippine Declaration of • Intent (DOI) to implement the WCO • Framework of Standards to Secure and • Facilitate Global Trade. • - DOI document was officially received by • WCO Secretary-General Michel Danet in • Brussels, Belgium. • 2. June 15, 2006 - World Customs Organization has • acknowledged the commitment of the • Philippines to implement Safe Trade.

  5. 3. August 2006 - World Customs Organization conducted a Diagnostic Study on the readiness of the Philippines on the implementation of SAFE. 4. February 8, 2007 - Creation of the Office of the National Reform Manager to oversee the compliance of the Philippine government on all International Customs Agreement and Programs (including the Columbus Programme on SAFE).

  6. 5. March 2007 until - First Phase of SAFE Trade Implementation • March 2008 based on the recommendation of the WCO • Diagnostic Study Team on SAFE Trade. • Strategic Management • Physical and Human Resources • Systems and Procedures • Information & Communication Technology • Intelligence & Risk Management • Authorized Economic Operator • Integrity

  7. 5.1 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 5.1.1 – has launched a National Strategic Plan which provides goals, objectives and priorities most especially regarding Trade supply Chain Security and Facilitation. It practically encompasses our focus areas, goals and objectives (including Risk Management & Detection Development) and Action Plan on all areas and activities of Philippine Customs. 5.1.2 – to ensure the full implementation of the National Strategic Plan of Action, an Internal Control Unit was established to conduct performance measurement, evaluation of systems compliance with the National Strategic Plan. Please see our website for more details on the BOC Strategic plan for 2008-2012: www.customs.gov.ph

  8. 5.2 PHYSICAL RESOURCES 5.2.1 – coordination with other Port Operations in the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) and Recommendation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5.2.2 – establishment of the non-intrusive inspection Equipments like x-ray scanners in all the major ports of entry. 5.2.3 – in the process of setting up radiation detection Equipments on the major ports of entry.

  9. 5.3 HUMAN RESOURCES 5.3.1 – establishment of the National Capacity Building Center and the e-Learning Institute to train BOC officials and personnel on the new systems and programs. 5.3.2 – special team formed to study legislation that will allow Customs officials to obtain information on goods and means to transport prior to their arrival in the country. – to obtain advance information on cargo and Container shipments. Originating, transiting, Exiting or being transshipped through its country.

  10. 5.4 SYSTEM and PROCEDURES and ICT 5.4.1 – adoption of the ASEAN Single Window Approach which will allow electronic processing of trade documents at National and Regional level as a mechanism to realize the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community. 5.4.2 – scheduled to deposit the Instrument of Accession on the Revised Kyoto Convention (International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures) this coming June (Brussels, WCO). 5.4.3 – e-Customs Project will upgrade the ASYCUDA ++ System to ASYCUDA World, a web-based version making use of value added service provider. 5.4.4 – re-strengthening of the Post Entry System.

  11. 5.5 INTELLIGENCE and RISK MANAGEMENT 5.5.1 – the Philippine Border Management Project is a cooperation program between BOC, NICA, DFA, PCTC, NEDA, BID to enhance and Strengthen the Philippines National Border Management and make use of an Integrated IT Data Management System to exchange Information to fight transnational crime. 5.5.2 – the Philippine Customs Intelligence System Project shall provide the Bureau with a true Knowledge management and decision support Infrastructure through the capabilities of data Warehouse analysis and reporting that will Further sharpen and strengthen our strategic Thrusts.

  12. 5.6 EXTERNAL COOPERATION 5.6.1 – strengthening of the use of Bilateral Customs Mutual Administrative Assistance (CMAA) to Exchange Customs information to prevent Customs offenses. (so far, we have with U.S., Taiwan, Australia, Iran, Thailand, etc.) 5.6.2 – initiate process of accession on other Customs International Instruments like Istanbul Convention, Johannesburg Convention and the like.

  13. 5.7 AUTHORIZED ECONOMIC OPERATOR (AEO) 5.7.1 – drafting of Customs Administrative Order (CAO) & Customs Memorandum Order (CMO) creating Philippine version of AEO. 5.7.2 – National Conference on Safe Trade and AEO May 13-14, 2008 SMX, Mall of Asia

  14. 5.8 INTEGRITY 5.8.1 – implementation of the WCO Arusha Declaration of Customs Integrity. 5.8.2 – implementation of the Customs Code of Conduct. 5.8.3 – Run after the Smugglers (RATS) filing of criminal cases and cleansing of the Importers list in coordination with DOJ, BIR and CTA. 5.8.4 – Lifestyle Check

  15. TODAY’S WORLD REQUIRES THAT A CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION SHOULD BE AT THEIR MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT TOMORROW’S WORLD WILL PUT NUMEROUS CONSTRAINTS ON OUR LIMITED RESOURCES SO THEREFORE…. WHAT WE DO TODAY SHALL IMPACT IN THE REALIZATION OF OUR VISION FOR THE CUSTOMS OF THE 21ST CENTURY AND THAT IS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATIONS OF THE WORLD which meansBETTER CUSTOMS FREER TRADE SAFER BORDERS BETTER SECURITY

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