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Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno served as Guest of Honor and Speaker during the oath-taking ceremony of newly licensed customs brokers. The event formally welcomed the successful examinees of the recent Customs Brokers Licensure Examination and was attended by more than 2,000 inductees, along with their families and guests. In his message, Nepomuceno […]
Under the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) capped 2025 with strong gains in revenue collection, trade facilitation, border security, and institutional reforms, reinforcing its role in national development and economic stability.Preliminary figures from January to December 2025 show that the BOC generated […]
Marking the start of the new year, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno renewed his call for integrity-driven leadership and reform. Nepomuceno made the call during the BOC’s first Flag Raising Ceremony for 2026, highlighting the collective role of personnel in advancing institutional transformation. “Integrity remains the foundation of the Bureau of Customs,” the […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Clark seized two parcels containing ecstasy tablets worth ₱7,040,125, reinforcing the government’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs as the country enters 2026.The operation was conducted in close coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency – Airport Interdiction Unit (PDEA-AIU) and was witnessed by personnel of the Philippine […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen border protection and intensify the government’s anti-drug campaign, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), intercepted five (5) unclaimed inbound parcels containing dangerous drugs […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to accelerate digitalization across government services, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has implemented the Electronic Payment Portal (ePay) System as part of its continuing digital transformation initiatives. The ePay System is a secure digital payment platform designed to facilitate the collection of miscellaneous payments, customs duties and […]
As it marks 48 years of public service this December, the Bureau of Customs – Manila International Container Port (BOC-MICP) celebrated its milestone with a commemorative program graced by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno as Guest of Honor. MICP, also known as Collection District II-B, has long stood as a major contributor in fulfilling the BOC’s role […]
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) continues its investigation into the flood control project anomalies as it secures another freeze order. In its ruling, the Court of Appeals ordered the freezing of the bank accounts of major contractors and a member of House of Representatives, for possible links to the flood control project anomalies. The Court […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) marked a major milestone in its trade facilitation reforms as it announced the full digital adoption of the Origin Management System (OMS) during the National Exporters’ Week (NEW) 2025. The event, organized by the Department of Trade and Industry Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) in partnership with the Philippine Exporters Confederation […]
Carrying forward the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a stronger and more capable border force, the Bureau of Customs – Enforcement Group (BOC-EG) formally commenced the Customs Police Rapid Intervention Group Special Operations Training.The activity signals the start of four (4) months of rigorous and highly specialized training designed to strengthen the customs […]