Division Of Finance: Bureau Of Customs
The gobernadorcillo enforced the law established by the colonial governor. Beneath the gobernadorcillo was the cabeza de barangay or the head of barangay who collected taxes locally. At times, the gobernadorcillo and the cabeza de barangay made use of force to obtain the funds they essential from the neighborhood individuals. The Spanish colonial government depended on the collection of tribute to retain their operations and handle the Philippine population. Supported by the United States, Magsaysay was elected president in 1953…