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Customs chief Nepomuceno stays put despite leadership speculation
The Bureau of Customs denied Wednesday that any leadership changes are imminent, reaffirming Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno's continued tenure at the agency's helm. The BOC said it has received no official directive from the Palace regarding a change in command.
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The Bureau of Customs moved to quash circulating rumors of a possible shift in agency leadership, stating that Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno remains firmly in place. In a statement released Wednesday, the BOC said it has not been formally notified by Malacañang of any impending change in top management. "Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno continues to lead the agency," the statement affirmed, without elaborating on the nature or origin of the swirling speculation. The BOC's public clarification comes as various government agencies have experienced personnel reshuffles in recent months. No additional details were provided regarding the source of the rumors or whether any discussions about leadership transitions were underway behind the scenes.