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Industry leaders expressed strong confidence in the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) ongoing reforms under Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno during the general assembly of the Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (CICAC) held at the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. in Binondo, Manila. Representatives from the private sector and BOC officials […]
In a move to further strengthen the government’s campaign to safeguard public health, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) through the Port of Zamboanga successfully condemned forfeited assorted goods by dumping. The items disposed of included 281 bales of used clothing or “ukay-ukay”, 153 sacks of sugar, and 28 boxes of medicines. The disposed items were […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) strengthened its initiatives to boost trade competitiveness and secure supply chain consistent with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for a more efficient and globally aligned trade system, during the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) sponsored Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Workshop held in Manila recently.The activity brought together key AEO officers […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]