Former Bureau of Customs Commissioner Guillermo “Willie” Parayno Jr., known for successfully reforming the notoriously corrupt agency, died early Wednesday morning, August 2, his wife, Alice, confirmed to Rappler. Rest in peace.
In an article in 2020 on reforming the Bureau of Customs, former finance undersecretary Milwida Guevara cited Parayno for implementing a successful anti-corruption program in one of the most corrupt government agencies.
“The transparent processes so encouraged businesses that they helped the Bureau in data collection and organization. Of course, Commissioner Willie Parayno was helped by the valuation of goods by an independent entity at the port of exportation and most importantly, a President who covered his back. A strong political will is the lynchpin of any corruption program.
When he helmed the BIR, the agency expanded its electronic services to include the web-based Tax Identification Number application and processing; electronic raffle of invoices/receipts; provision of e-payment gateways; e-substituted filing of tax returns and electronic submission of sales reports, the BIR said.
Parayno also served as regional director of the Economic Intelligence and Investigation Bureau of the Department of Finance, and as assistant chief of staff for plans and programs of the Philippine Coast Guard.
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