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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 […]
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to strengthen border security and enforce cross-border currency regulations, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted undeclared foreign currency carried by an arriving passenger at NAIA Terminal 1 recently. A total of JPY10,000,000, estimated at P3,762,000, was found in the passenger’s […]
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 […]