Manila:President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has mandated a series of leadership changes in several major government agencies, namely the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).

According to Philippines News agency, the reshuffle affects crucial agencies responsible for revenue generation, trade facilitation, investment promotion, and economic development. The changes were formally recognized in a ceremony at Malacañan Palace, where BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno was sworn in as the new head of BCDA, replacing Joshua Bingcang, who is transitioning to a role at PEZA.

In a separate ceremony, BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza was appointed as the new BOC chief. Additionally, Department of Finance (DOF) Undersecretary Rolando Ligon Jr. has been appointed to replace Mendoza as the BIR commissioner, marking a significant revamp in the leadership structure of these agencies.

Mendoza's recent appointment marks his return to the BOC, where he previously served as district collector at the Port of Cebu and supervised revenue operations as DOF undersecretary. He expressed gratitude to President Marcos for the new opportunity and emphasized his commitment to public service and reform continuation.

Ligon, who previously led the DOF's Revenue Operations Group, will now oversee the BIR, bringing his experience in revenue integrity and fiscal incentives to the forefront of his new role. Meanwhile, Nepomuceno, who previously served in multiple capacities within the BOC, will now lead BCDA, focusing on development projects.

Bingcang, a veteran of the BCDA, has been instrumental in several major infrastructure projects and is now set to contribute his expertise to PEZA. The reshuffle reflects President Marcos's strategic focus on strengthening agency leadership to enhance revenue collection and trade facilitation.