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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. […]
Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno addressed members of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) during a forum that served as a platform to discuss trade-related concerns and strengthen cooperation between the business sector and the BOC.FFCCCII President Victor Lim welcomed Nepomuceno and expressed appreciation for the chance to […]
Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque announced that the Philippines has secured ₱51 billion in new investments and project expansions from three Japanese conglomerates in consumer services, property development, advanced industries, and clean energy, along with a new investor in the leisure and entertainment sector. The announcement was made during the Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and guided by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is inviting stakeholders to participate in the beta testing of its upgraded Online Tax Estimator as part of its continuing drive for modernization and improved public service. Developed with the assistance of the Management Information System […]
With a relentless drive to protect the nation’s borders, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated ₱2.390 billion worth of smuggled goods from July to August 2025. Acting on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to crush smuggling, the agency carried out 128 enforcement operations that stopped illegal drugs, illicit cigarettes, and agricultural products, and other unlawful […]