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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Surigao conducted a major inspection operation at a container yard in Agusan del Norte recently, resulting in the discovery of 54 container vans loaded with assorted cigarettes and raw tobacco materials, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify efforts against smuggling and […]
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno commended the Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Batangas, under the leadership of its District Collector Carmelita Talusan, for its outstanding performance and sustained accomplishments in revenue collection, trade facilitation, and border protection. The recognition was highlighted during the Collectors’ Conference, where the Port presented its best practices and operational […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), in coordination with partner law enforcement agencies, successfully conducted an interdiction operation at the Customs Inspection Area of the International Arrival Area, NAIA Terminal 1, Pasay City resulting in the arrest of two Filipino passengers and the seizure of suspected illegal drugs with an […]
Filipino content creators are set to receive stronger support in protecting their original works, improving content quality, accessing new markets, and turning creativity into a sustainable livelihood following a landmark partnership between the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Creative Content Creators Association of the Philippines, Inc. (SIKAP). The collaboration was formalized through […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), led by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, inspected an estimated ₱136.92 million worth of misdeclared, regulated, and prohibited goods at the Port of Manila, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding national borders and protecting public welfare. The operation was conducted in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify efforts […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recorded its highest cumulative surplus for the January to April period in the past 10 years, with total collections reaching ₱325.808 billion—exceeding its target of ₱314.660 billion by ₱11.148 billion or 3.5%. This reflects a growth of ₱19.729 billion or 6.4% compared to the same period in 2025, underscoring the […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) turned over to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) the custody of the 19 motor vehicles, including two (2) utility task vehicles (UTVs), linked to the Discaya family, following the completion of Customs enforcement actions and in accordance with established procedures. The 19 units form part of a total of […]
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led the inspection of ₱249.83 million worth of suspected shabu concealed in LED spotlights in Pasay City, reinforcing the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) sustained enforcement efforts in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify the campaign against illegal drugs and strengthen border protection. The shipment, declared as […]
Following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to maintain price stability and protect Filipino consumers amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that there will be no price increase for basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) until May 10, 2026. These products include canned sardines, processed milk, […]
In support of the governance reform agenda of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Bureau of Customs (BOC) formally launched the I AM BOC Movement, a values-driven initiative and part of commissioner Nepomuceno’s Integrity, Accountability and Modernization Program, that calls on Customs officials and personnel to take shared responsibility in strengthening integrity, upholding accountability, and advancing […]