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The Bureau of Customs (BOC), alongside the Department of Finance (DOF), reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional economic security and sustainable trade during the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit 2026. The premier international gathering convened more than 200 international leaders to advance Southeast Asia’s green transition, economic resilience, and sustainable development agenda. During the panel discussion, Deputy […]
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. reaffirmed the military’s strong support for the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) intensified anti-smuggling and border protection efforts as he underscored the critical role of Customs frontliners in protecting the country against security threats, including smuggling, illegal trafficking, and transnational crimes, during the […]
To strengthen regulatory oversight and ensure that only legitimate and compliant practitioners engage in customs transactions, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), led by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, has implemented a three-year validity period for Customs Broker registration under the Client Profile Registration System (CPRS), in accordance with Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 05-2019. Under a memorandum […]
Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno signed Customs Memorandum Order Number 06-2026, creating the Top Importers Office (TIO), advancing the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) commitment to faster, more transparent, and more efficient trade processes. The TIO will serve as the BOC’s central coordinating office and primary point of contact for top importers, exporters, and key third parties engaged […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno commended several collection districts for exceeding their revenue targets from January to April 2026, reflecting the Bureau’s sustained commitment to revenue generation, trade facilitation, and operational efficiency in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen government revenue collection and support the country’s economic growth and development […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Surigao conducted a major inspection operation at a container yard in Agusan del Norte recently, resulting in the discovery of 54 container vans loaded with assorted cigarettes and raw tobacco materials, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify efforts against smuggling and […]
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno commended the Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Batangas, under the leadership of its District Collector Carmelita Talusan, for its outstanding performance and sustained accomplishments in revenue collection, trade facilitation, and border protection. The recognition was highlighted during the Collectors’ Conference, where the Port presented its best practices and operational […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), in coordination with partner law enforcement agencies, successfully conducted an interdiction operation at the Customs Inspection Area of the International Arrival Area, NAIA Terminal 1, Pasay City resulting in the arrest of two Filipino passengers and the seizure of suspected illegal drugs with an […]
Filipino content creators are set to receive stronger support in protecting their original works, improving content quality, accessing new markets, and turning creativity into a sustainable livelihood following a landmark partnership between the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Creative Content Creators Association of the Philippines, Inc. (SIKAP). The collaboration was formalized through […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), led by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, inspected an estimated ₱136.92 million worth of misdeclared, regulated, and prohibited goods at the Port of Manila, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding national borders and protecting public welfare. The operation was conducted in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify efforts […]