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BOC SEIZES KUSH WORTH P14.9M AT NAIA TERMINAL 3

In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify the campaign against illicit drugs, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC- NAIA), together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and other partner agencies, successfully intercepted high-grade marijuana, or ‘Kush,’ with an estimated value of P14.9 million at NAIA […]

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BOC CREATES ‘ISUMBONG KAY COMMISSIONER’ PLATFORM

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) proudly announces the creation of “Isumbong kay Commissioner,” the agency’s official online platform designed to streamline, expedite, and enhance the transparency of receiving and addressing public complaints and concerns related to customs services and operations. Initiated by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, the platform is modeled after the Office of the President’s […]

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DTI EXTENDS P2.4M LOAN AID TO BAGO CITY SMALL BIZ

In line with its commitment to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Department of Trade and Industry through the Small Business Corporation (SBCorp.) granted a total of ₱2,450,000 in approved loan assistance to 15 local businesses at the Lab for All Caravan held in Bago City in the province of Negros Occidental. Individual […]

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BOC SEIZES P807K KUSH HIDDEN IN LABUBU KEYCHAINS

In its relentless campaign against the smuggling of illegal drugs, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Clark, successfully intercepted 538 grams of high-grade marijuana, or “kush,” with an estimated value of ₱807,000. The seized contraband, which was concealed inside a parcel declared as “keychains,” was determined to have originated from Hong Kong […]

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BOC SEIZES AGARWOOD WORTH P8M IN CEBU

In support of the Marcos administration’s drive to strengthen border security, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) continues to take decisive action against illicit trade intercepting five (5) packages of misdeclared Agarwood weighing approximately 11.21 kilograms and valued at ₱8,407,500 at a warehouse facility in Lapu-Lapu City, through the Port of Cebu – Subport of Mactan […]

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BOC SEIZES UK-BOUND LIVE MILLIPEDES

In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to reinforce border protection and ensure strict compliance with customs regulations, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted an outbound parcel that was found to contain eight containers of live millipedes, at a warehouse in Pasay City recently. The shipment, supposed to be […]

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BOC, MBC PUSH FOR DIGITALIZATION OF CUSTOMS OPS

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Makati Business Club (MBC) convened recently to advance key modernization initiatives, aligning next steps on digitalization, systems enhancement, and collaborative reform efforts that will further streamline customs operations.BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and MBC Executive Director Rafael Ongpin highlighted the importance of public–private cooperation in modernizing customs processes and […]

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DTI, CONVERGE PARTNER FOR MSME DIGITAL ECONOMY

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has taken another significant step in advancing the digital transformation of Filipino Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a new partnership with Converge ICT Solutions Inc. formalized with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). As part of DTI’s broader push to equip MSMEs for the digital economy, the […]

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AUCTION OF SEIZED DISCAYA VEHICLES GENERATES P38M

In a bold affirmation of accountability and justice, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has transformed seized assets into meaningful gains for the nation, generating ₱38,211,710 from the sealed-bidding public auction of motor vehicles linked to the Discaya Family.  This milestone underscores that violations of the law carry consequences, and that the Filipino people ultimately benefit […]

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DTI CHECKS PRICE FREEZE COMPLIANCE IN CEBU

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque reported stable prices and adequate supply of basic necessities in Cebu City after leading market inspections recently. The initiative was part of the agency’s intensified nationwide monitoring efforts following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a state of national calamity due to Typhoons Tino and Uwan. […]