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In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) remain low and affordable during the upcoming holiday season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conducted price monitoring rounds in Taguig City. The move also coincides with the celebration of the Consumer Welfare Month. […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) acknowledged the concerns raised in the 2025 U.S. State Department Investment Climate Statements report, which identified bribery and corruption as barriers to investment in the Philippines. However, even prior to the release of this report, the BOC, under the new leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, already initiated institutional reforms to […]
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 […]