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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) are coordinating an investigation into a Porsche 918 Spyder following the LTO’s probe into the vehicle’s alleged use of an unauthorized plate and information indicating a possible misdeclaration upon importation. Under the leadership of LTO Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao, the LTO acted on a report […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) uncovered approximately 43 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) worth ₱292.4 million, concealed in fabric pouches designed to resemble talc stones in a shipment from Afghanistan at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). The shipment, consisting of two 20-foot containers declared as “talc […]
What appeared to be ordinary water pressure equipment was found concealing approximately 925 grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as “shabu,” with an estimated value of ₱6.29 million. The Bureau of Customs (BOC)–Port of Clark, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is strengthening its safeguards over seized, forfeited, and abandoned goods through enhanced monitoring, security, personnel deployment, and inter-agency coordination, following a memorandum signed by BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno directing concerned offices to further strengthen the security and accountability of goods under customs custody. Pursuant to Nepomuceno’s directive, a series of […]
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Philippines) Inc. (FICCI) conferred the Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Government Service on Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno during the 6th Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (CICAC) General Assembly, recognizing his leadership and the Bureau’s continuing reforms to strengthen customs administration and support legitimate […]
The Bureau of Customs – Port of Manila (BOC–POM), through its Auction and Cargo Disposal Division (ACDD), generated a total of ₱4,749,450.00 from two public auction sales conducted in July 2026, reinforcing the Bureau’s commitment to transparent disposal of seized and forfeited goods while contributing to the government’s non-traditional revenue collection. In the first auction, […]
The Bureau of Customs – Port of Clark, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), intercepted a shipment containing approximately 1,675 grams of suspected ketamine valued at ₱8,375,000, concealed inside a resin rabbit figurine. The operation stemmed from derogatory information provided by the […]
The Bureau of Customs – Port of Clark, in coordination with the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), intercepted a shipment containing approximately 1,706 grams of methamphetamine or “shabu,” valued at ₱11,600,800. The shipment originated from South Africa and was bound for Angeles City, Pampanga. The shipment underwent regular Customs clearance procedures until […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) was recognized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for its enduring partnership and valuable support to the agency’s programs and initiatives during the BIR’s 122nd Anniversary Celebration, “Husay at Dangal ng Lingkod-Bayan ng BIR.” Assistant Commissioner Atty. Vincent Philip Maronilla received the recognition on behalf of the agency, reaffirming […]
The Philippines is stepping up its bid to become a regional production and services hub for Singapore companies that are diversifying their operations and building more resilient supply chains across Southeast Asia. During a networking session with the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) leadership, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque presented investment opportunities […]