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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) implemented a 60-day price freeze on basic necessities across the entire province of Cebu in the aftermath of the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake. The enforcement is aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to fully mobilize all government efforts for the relief and rescue of affected residents. Currently, […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) supports Independent Commission for Infrastructure’s (ICI) probe by submitting documents relevant to the ongoing investigations into alleged anomalous flood-control projects and other related matters, including the case involving the Discaya family. The submission, made during a meeting requested by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, highlighted the Bureau’s proactive efforts to promote transparency […]
To help the victims of the recent earthquake in Cebu, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) turned over abandoned and forfeited goods to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).The donation, which came mostly from the Manila International Container Port (MICP), includes 56 pieces of Rapid Emergency Tents and 1,087 pieces of assorted tents to serve as […]
Guided by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for more responsive governance and pursuant to Republic Act No. 11032, or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is reinforcing its client servicing through the ongoing streamlining of its feedback processes to expedite the resolution of […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ensured that prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) in areas affected by Severe Tropical Storms (STS) Nando and Opong remained stable with sufficient supply. Based on the latest situational report, the DTI Regional Operations Group confirmed stable supply in affected regions, noting no reports of delivery […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has intensified its crackdown on smuggling by issuing a Warrant of Seizure and Detention (WSD) against 13 luxury vehicles linked to the Discaya family, after securing probable cause and confirming violations of customs laws. In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to fight smuggling and corruption, these vehicles were […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has gained the support of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) for its ongoing reforms anchored on integrity, accountability, and modernization. Since his appointment, Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has pursued sweeping governance measures, including the Anti-Conflict of Interest Policy, the strict “No Take” Policy, and tighter […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) tightened the nation’s defenses against money laundering and illicit financial flows after seizing ₱5.6 million in undeclared Philippine currency from a Japanese passenger at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport recently. The operation, carried out in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., highlights the agency’s relentless crackdown on unreported […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen border protection and intensify the government’s anti-drug campaign, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), intercepted three unclaimed parcels containing suspected illegal drugs with […]
Nambu Co., Ltd., a Japanese wellness company, a recognized leader in senior care and assisted-living services in Japan, has committed to investing P4 billion to develop a network of 10 Japanese-style retirement and wellness centers across the Philippines. The project, supported by the CREATE MORE Act, aims to train Filipino caregivers to meet Japanese standards. […]