VERNE Yadan Enciso was officially sworn into office as the new Director of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) of the Bureau of Customs at the Malacañan Palace today.

The oath of office was administered by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, following the appointment signed by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on June 5, designating Enciso as Customs Director III.

Enciso has been fulfilling the role of Acting Director of the CIIS for three months, following his designation by Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio earlier in March. Prior to this position, Enciso served as the CIIS Station Chief of NAIA and Special Assistant to Intelligence Deputy Commissioner Juvymax Uy.

Expressing gratitude for the trust and confidence given to him by the President and the full support extended to him by Commissioner Rubio, Enciso committed to leading the CIIS in full support of and alignment with the programs set by the Commissioner. Enciso emphasized the importance of transforming Customs Intelligence operations in line with the Presidential directive of modernizing and digitalizing customs services and administration.

Enciso further outlined his plans to enhance the proficiency of Intel officers in digital technologies and elevate the technological capabilities of the CIIS. These advancements aim to facilitate the delivery of “highly credible, confidential, and timely intelligence reports” that customs can rely on and utilize for efficient and effective security enforcement, apprehension, and profiling.

Having served the Bureau of Customs for over 17 years, Enciso brings extensive experience in intelligence work and deep understanding of customs operations to his new role. He began his customs career in 2006 as the Executive Assistant to then Commissioner Napoleon Morales until 2010. Subsequently, he joined the Intelligence Group, where he held the position of CIIS Station Chief in the major ports of Cebu, Subic, and NAIA, for over 13 years.

Enciso’s educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Management Major in National Security Administration from the Philippine Christian University in 2022. He also completed in 2021 the Joint Customs Middle Management Program conducted by the Australian Border Force and the RMIT University.

The appointment of Verne Yadan Enciso as the Director of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service marks a significant step in bolstering the customs intelligence operations of the Bureau of Customs.

“These advancements aim to facilitate the delivery of “highly credible, confidential, and timely intelligence reports” that customs can rely on and utilize for efficient and effective security enforcement, apprehension, and profiling” said Enciso.

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