President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed new officials to lead key government agencies tasked with revenue collection, investment promotion, and infrastructure development, Malacañang announced Friday, November 13.
During a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the appointments aim to attract more investors, create jobs, improve government services, and strengthen revenue collection.
“Filipinos want jobs closer to home, simpler transactions with government, and public funds that translate into better services,” Castro said.
At the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), former Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Castro said Nepomuceno is expected to develop government properties and infrastructure to attract businesses, support economic zones, and generate employment.
Meanwhile, outgoing BCDA President and CEO Joshua “Jake” Bingcang will take over as Director General of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
According to Castro, Bingcang will focus on attracting more investors and making it easier for businesses to establish and expand their operations in economic zones.
Outgoing PEZA Director General Tereso Panga, on the other hand, was appointed as Executive Director of the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB).
For the country's revenue-generating agencies, former Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlie Mendoza was named the new BOC Commissioner.
Castro said Mendoza is expected to strengthen revenue collection, intensify efforts against smuggling, and improve the movement of goods through the country's ports.
“He will focus on strong collections, tougher enforcement against smuggling, and faster, cleaner movement of goods through our ports,” Castro said.
Meanwhile, Department of Finance Undersecretary Rolando Liang Jr. was appointed as the new BIR Commissioner.
Castro said Liang's priorities include simplifying transactions for compliant taxpayers while strengthening measures against tax evasion.
“His mandate is simple: to make things easier for honest taxpayers, tougher on those who evade,” she said.
Castro emphasized that the new appointments are intended to put experienced officials in key positions to deliver economic benefits to Filipinos.
“The President is putting experience to work toward clear results: economic zones that attract investment, businesses that create jobs, and government services that people can rely on,” she said.
