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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla underscored the importance of international intelligence-sharing and coordinated enforcement in stopping large-scale illegal drug shipments, following the seizure of 200 kilograms of suspected shabu worth an estimated P1.36 billion at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) in Tondo, Manila. Remulla led the presentation and […]
Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto commended the Bureau of Customs (BOC)–Port of Batangas for its record-breaking revenue collection and continuing efforts to make customs processes more efficient for businesses during a courtesy call by District Collector Carmelita Talusan, recognizing the Port’s role in supporting trade and economic growth in the province. The commendation follows the Port’s […]
For Filipino businesses looking to sell their products overseas, understanding the rules can be just as important as finding buyers. To help exporters navigate that process, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Atty. Agaton Teodoro Uvero of the Assessment and Operations Coordinating Group (AOCG) gathered businesses, industry groups, and government […]
Faster cargo release, more efficient trade processes, and stronger border protection are among the goals driving the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) continuing modernization efforts. To support these reforms, Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led a delegation to Japan recently to gain insights into advanced customs technologies, digital systems, and operational practices that can help improve the delivery […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assured consumers that prices for DTI-supervised Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities (BNPCs) will remain stable, with no price increases for items on the agency’s official monitoring list until December 31, 2026. The agency also confirmed that supplies of these essential goods remain sufficient to meet household needs nationwide. […]
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno called on Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials to sustain the agency’s historic revenue momentum and intensify efforts in enforcement, accountability and operational efficiency as he convened key officials during the recently concluded Collectors’ Conference hosted by the Port of Davao. The conference highlighted the Bureau’s record-breaking revenue performance, with collections reaching […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) won the Philippines Strategic Partnership Innovation of the Year – Government Organization award at the Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2026 held in Singapore, earning regional recognition for its efforts to strengthen stakeholder engagement and advance trade facilitation. The award recognizes the Bureau’s Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (CICAC), a […]
Vena Energy is advancing 2.6 GWp of renewable energy capacity in the Philippines, comprising projects under construction and contracted projects, supported by a planned ₱2453-billion investment. These projects will strengthen the country’s clean power supply and support the electricity needs of rapidly growing industries. Singapore-headquartered Vena Energy presented these expansion plans during a business meeting […]
The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization (IAM) BOC Movement, championed by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, continues to gain momentum across the Bureau, with the Port of Manila (POM) translating the reform agenda into concrete gains in transparency, revenue generation, enforcement, modernization, and institutional development. Advancing integrity in customs administration, the Port entered into […]
Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno shared the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) commitment in supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to capture the global market at the 5th annual ASEAN DHL GoTrade Summit in the Philippine International Convention Center. In his keynote speech, Nepomuceno called for the MSMEs to trust the BOC in its drive to be […]