Swiss Embassy witnesses fuel marking test

Local news, 17.02.2020

Ambassador Gaschen had the opportunity to witness the test of the fuel marking program at the anniversary of the Bureau of Customs (BOC).

Ambassador Gaschen with Finance Secretary Dominguez
Ambassador Gaschen with Finance Secretary Dominguez © BOC

Ambassador Alain Gaschen joined Finance Secretary Dominguez and BOC commissioner Guerrero at the 118th Anniversary of the Bureau of Customs, where he also witnessed a demonstration of the fuel testing under the government's Fuel Marking program. The aim of the program is to plug leakages in tax collection caused by fuel smuggling and fraud.

The Fuel Marking program is implemented by the two Swiss companies SGS Philippines and SICPA S.A.