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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 […]
More industry partners continue to express strong support for the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the implementation of Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 01-2026, which extends the validity of importer accreditation to three years, including the Chinese Filipino Business Club Inc. (CFBCI), Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI), and the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI). […]
Assistant Commissioner Atty. Vincent Philip Maronilla led the inspection on various illegal goods inside a warehouse in Valenzuela City, including vape-related products, machinery, electronic devices, and pharmaceutical products, among others, with an estimated value of ₱174 million, that were seized during an operation conducted by the Bureau of Customs (BOC), in close coordination with the […]
Acting on the marching orders of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify the campaign against illegal drugs, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Clark, in coordination with the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), prevented the entry of approximately 4.992 kilograms of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or “shabu,” with a total estimated value […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), led by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, took part in the ADB: BOC-Invited Business Support Seminar hosted by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, where the agency underscored its continuing efforts to enhance trade facilitation and strengthen partnerships with the international business community, particularly Korean investors. In his presentation, Nepomuceno highlighted the BOC’s […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) officially turned over ₱30.780 million worth of ketamine to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), reinforcing the government’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs and cross-border smuggling. The seized illegal drugs were intercepted at the Port of Clark during the latter part of March 2026, following derogatory information received by the […]
Importers and customs brokers will soon benefit from a longer accreditation period as a Customs Administrative Order (CAO) extending importer accreditation validity from one (1) year to three (3) years has been approved and signed by Finance Secretary Frederick Go, with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) set to implement the reform under Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno. […]
To streamline valuation processes and further enhance trade facilitation, Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has directed all concerned personnel of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) across all ports to strictly observe the prescribed turnaround time for valuation requests under the Import Assessment Service (IAS), reducing the processing period from five (5) working days to three (3) working […]
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led the inspection of twenty-two (22) abandoned refrigerated containers from several countries containing contaminated frozen meat and fish valued at approximately ₱178 million. This operation supports the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to strengthen border protection and ensure food safety, particularly in preventing the entry and distribution of potentially harmful […]