MANILA - An employee of the Philippine Ports Authority is under investigation after being caught on camera allegedly committing a "corrupt act" while on duty, the Bureau of Customs said on Wednesday.

In a statement, Customs said footage from closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras captured on September 5 showed that the employee allegedly received money from "importers/brokers transacting and processing papers to avail of gate passes."

"The video clip shows the said employee was trying to conceal her actions from the camera mounted above her, signifying her knowledge of the existence of the camera. No receipt was also provided," Customs said.

Customs said fees should be paid only through authorized windows, and gate passes should be issued at the same window without going through other windows for processing.

More than 200 CCTVs were installed in port offices as part of government's efforts to promote transparency and curb corruption.

"Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon is optimistic that the

existence of CCTV cameras will promote transparency in the Bureau and will boost honesty among employees," Customs said.

Customs also recently launched its online livestream so the public can monitor developments in the Customs compound.

-- With a report from Niko Baua, ABS-CBN News