Finance Chief visits Port of Batangas

DEPARTMENT Of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto conducted another round of port inspection, this time at the Port of Batangas “to ensure that the country’s second-largest revenue-generating port remains efficient, transparent, and a strong driver of investor confidence,” the DOF said in a statement dated November 7.

This is the Finance Chief’s second port inspection after his visit to Cebu in September.

On hand to assist him during his visit are Deputy Commissioner for Assessment and Operations Group (AOCG) Atty. Agaton Uvero and District Collector Carmelita ‘Mimel’ Talusan.

The visit included a facility tour of the Asian Terminals, Inc. (ATI) and an inspection of imported motor vehicles cleared by the Bureau of Customs (BOC).

The Port of Batangas boasts an average annual collection of P224. billion, representing 24.5 percent of BOC’s total revenue collection.

Recto was also accompanied by Undersecretary Maria Luwalhati Dorotan-Tiuseco and Assistant Secretary Dakila Elteen Napao.