ADVERTISEMENTThe NBI also moved for Lapeña’s indictment for the administrative offense of gross neglect of duty and grave misconduct. Unlawful releaseThe charges stemmed from the unlawful release of the tile shipment from the Port of Manila in March. According to the NBI, the containers were released by the port operator, Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI), in two batches after Lapeña failed to issue alert orders through the electronic system of the BOC. ADVERTISEMENTThe electronic system allows BOC officials to use technology, such as electronic signatures, to safeguard cargo, fight corruption and improve trade efficiency. Dismissal from serviceThe actions of Lapeña and the officials under him “constitute grave negligence and grave misconduct that would warrant their dismissal [from the service],” the NBI said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 12, 2018 23:26 UTC