Manila, Feb. 7 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called on officials and personnel of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to prioritize public interest and work with honesty, in an effort to usher the bureau into "a new era of efficiency and integrity."

Marcos made the call during the celebration of the BOC's 123rd founding anniversary at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, as he hailed the BOC's significant contributions to the country's collective progress.

Marcos said the BOC's achievements have helped the bureau gain the public trust anew.

"Sa lahat ng opisyal, inspektor, at kawani ng BOC: Lagi ninyong unahin ang kapakanan ng sambayanan. Gampanan ninyo ang inyong tungkulin ng buong katapatan at...