MANILA – Bureau of Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon and Mexican Customs General Administrator Gerardo Perdomo yesterday signed an agreement on Mutual Administrative Assistance on Customs Matters that would be beneficial for both countries, a government press release said.

Biazon said the agreement would help boost the country’s trade and facilitate enhanced border control and protection between the two countries.

“The Agreement practically tightened the customs operational procedures between the Philippines and Mexico. This would eventually translate in more efficient revenue collection for all trade between the two countries,” he said.

Under the agreement, application of customs laws between the Philippines and Mexico has been strengthened and the conduct of investigation and information sharing, especially in addressing the global problem on smuggling, have been clearly laid out.

The ceremony was held at the Manila Hotel, which was witnessed by Mexican Ambassador to the Philippines, Tomas Javier Calvillo Unna and Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Del Rosario, the press release said.

“While this event will definitely be a big boost to the country’s trade with Mexico , this also confirms our long and strong ties with the Mexicans,” Biazon said.*

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