Igorot from Benguet heads Bureau of Customs' Intelligence and Investigation Service

Cordillera - Proud Igorot from Atok and La Trinidad, Benguet, Dir. Jeoffrey C. Tacio is the current head of the Intelligence and Investigation Service (CISS) of the Bureau of Customs. 

Recently, Dir. Tacio department  was awarded for his exemplary performance in border protection-related operations as head of the CIIS during the 120th founding anniversary celebration of the agency.

Under his leadership as CIIS director, Tacio led the successful execution of the strengthened anti-smuggling and anti-corruption operations of BOC that resulted in the seizure of P28.4 billion worth of imported goods and contraband.

His agency also filed 100 criminal cases against those involved in smuggling, including the filing of 63 administrative charges against BOC employees, brokers, and importers

Prior to his current role, Dir. Tacio served as the Regional Director of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency- RO1 where he greatly contributed in the Peace and Order of the Ilocandia Region.

DIRECTOR TACIO had been aggressive in the anti-drug advocacy as evidenced by his track record in public service when he steered PDEA RO1 in becoming the Best PDEA Regional Office for the CY 2014. He has always made sure that the grassroots get involved into making this place a drug- free one. 

His agency also filed 100 criminal cases against those involved in smuggling, including the filing of 63 administrative charges against BOC employees, brokers, and importers.

Dir Tacio works round the clock, sacrificing weekends with families in the exigency of service. DIR TACIO together with his men and women is tripling anti- drug efforts in adherence to the President Rodrigo Duterte’s Marching Order: Drug problem has to be stopped by all means that the law allows… the fight will be relentless and it will be sustained. This is evidenced by the Office’s Operational Accomplishment. 

DIR TACIO’s role in maintaining the peace and order of Ilocandia Region has been proven vital time and again especially concerning the war against illegal drugs. By personally conducting lectures, he has influenced more people, young & old to the great dangers of using illegal drugs. His men and women behind him were inclined to be more adaptive in the performance of their duties thus, making them a versatile unit of the whole agency.

source || PDEA