Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto commended the Bureau of Customs (BOC)–Port of Batangas for its record-breaking revenue collection and continuing efforts to make customs processes more efficient for businesses during a courtesy call by District Collector Carmelita Talusan, recognizing the Port’s role in supporting trade and economic growth in the province.
The commendation follows the Port’s historic achievement in September 2026, when it collected ₱24.540 billion, exceeding its target of ₱22.642 billion by ₱1.898 billion, or 8.38%. This marked the highest monthly revenue collection in the Port’s history, surpassing its previous record of ₱24.208 billion set in July 2026.
This marked the highest monthly revenue collection in the Port’s history.
“The Provincial Government of Batangas commends the Bureau of Customs–Port of Batangas for its outstanding revenue performance and continuing efforts to promote ease of doing business. Efficient and transparent customs operations are essential in supporting our business community, facilitating legitimate trade, and sustaining Batangas’ economic growth,” Santos-Recto said.
During the visit, Talusan presented the Bureau’s ongoing reform initiatives under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, highlighting the Bureau’s commitment to Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization (IAM), operational efficiency, transparency, and improved service delivery.
“We remain committed to strengthening revenue collection, facilitating legitimate trade, and promoting ease of doing business while upholding integrity, accountability, and efficient public service.”
“Our historic September collection reflects the dedication of our personnel and the cooperation of our stakeholders. Under Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno’s leadership, we remain committed to strengthening revenue collection, facilitating legitimate trade, and promoting ease of doing business while upholding integrity, accountability, and efficient public service. We also recognize the importance of coordination with the Provincial Government of Batangas in supporting the province’s economic growth,” she explained.
The courtesy visit underscored the importance of institutional collaboration between the Bureau of Customs and the Provincial Government of Batangas in advancing good governance, facilitating trade, and fostering a business-friendly environment.
With its record-breaking revenue performance and continuing reform initiatives, the BOC–Port of Batangas remains steadfast in fulfilling its core mandates of revenue collection, trade facilitation, and border protection in support of national development, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen revenue collection and promote efficient and transparent government services.
