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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has secured the conviction of four individuals in two separate smuggling cases before the Regional Trial Court of Manila, reaffirming its commitment to protecting government revenues, securing the country’s borders, supporting legitimate businesses, and holding those involved in illicit trade accountable. In the first case, the court convicted an individual […]
Reinforcing its commitment to ensuring the efficient movement of goods across the country’s gateways, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, constituted a Technical Working Group (TWG)/Task Force to strengthen coordination in addressing operational challenges affecting major seaports and airports nationwide. Prior to the issuance of the Customs Special Order, […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been commended by the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) for its outstanding performance and continued efforts to strengthen customs administration and support national development. In a letter addressed to Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, FPI Chairperson Elizabeth Lee praised the Bureau’s “outstanding performance and landmark achievements,” describing the BOC as “a […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led the inspection of five containers of misdeclared frozen agricultural products and foodstuffs from China. The shipments have a total estimated value of ₱23.27 million, including ₱6.24 million in duties and taxes, highlighting the government’s strengthened efforts against agricultural smuggling and illegal importation in close coordination with the […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and Philippine Postal Corporation, intercepted 39 international inbound parcels containing various suspected dangerous drugs with an estimated street value of more than ₱41 million in separate operations conducted as part of the Bureau’s intensified border […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formalized a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen border security and customs enforcement through enhanced intelligence sharing and coordinated operations. The MOU, signed by BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Israel Customs Directorate signed a Joint Action Plan (JAP) marking the official start of their cooperation toward establishing an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) between the Philippines and Israel. The JAP was signed by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and Israel Customs Directorate Director General Kfir Hen. […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has been honored with the Asia’s Most Outstanding Leader for Customs Modernization and Public Service, recognizing his leadership in driving transformative reforms that have strengthened border security, modernized customs administration, and advanced transparent, efficient, and citizen-focused public service. The distinction reflects the BOC’s sustained progress in digitalization, trade […]
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag and Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declared an intensified and uncompromising campaign against smuggling and illicit trade during a joint press conference and inspection of seized illicit cigarettes at Gothong Wharf in Mandaue City. The activity was attended by NBI Regional Director Atty. Dominador Cimafranca, […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, intercepted nine (9) containers containing misdeclared vapes and vape-related products at the Manila International Container Port (MICP), with a total approximate value of ₱137 million. Acting on derogatory information, MICP District Collector Atty. Geoffrey De Vera IV issued Alert Orders against nine (9) […]