EIGHT years after the enactment of Republic Act 10863, or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, the government’s bid to accelerate trade seemed moving slower than expected amid several factors – one of which is an “embedded culture of corruption.” For one, this Act is primarily designed to modernize Customs rules and procedures for faster trade, reduce opportunities for corruption, improve the bureau's service delivery and improve supply chain. The enactment of RA 10863, however, would...