Section 26. Definition of Functions - Administrative Code of 1987

(a) Maintain an updated accounting for all Customs revenues collected;

(b) Administer legal requirements of the Bureau of Customs to include litigation and prosecution of cases;

(c) Provide the Commissioner of Customs with accurate and timely information and analysis of collection statistics;

(d) Conduct continuing audit of liquidated entries and outstanding bonds; and

(e) Perform such other appropriate functions consistent with the assigned tasks of the group and others which may be given by the Commissioner;

(a) Regularly gather and upon approval of the Commissioner, publish values of commodities imported into the Philippines, such values being the bases for the computation of customs duties and other revenues;

(b) Monitor for decision-making purposes the implementation of rules and regulations governing assessment, warehousing and support operations;

(c) Monitor auction and disposal activities together with port/airport operations related activities for decision-making purposes; and

(d) Perform other appropriate functions consistent with the assigned tasks of the Group which may be given by the Commissioner.

(a) Regularly and consistently gather intelligence information related to customs and economic activities for proper dissemination to the Customs offices concerned;

(b) Conduct internal inquiry and investigation which may serve as the basis for prosecution;

(c) Exercise police authority conferred by the Tariff and Customs Code or other laws which include the enforcement of seizures and forfeitures and the imposition of penalties and fines; and

(d) Perform such other appropriate functions consistent with the assigned tasks of the Group and others which may be given by the Commissioner.