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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has turned another seized asset into revenue for the Filipino people, generating ₱29.026 million from the public auction of a forfeited 2023 Rolls‑Royce Cullinan. The 2023 Rolls-Royce Cullinan was sold to Igorot Stone Kingdom Inc. for ₱29.026 million, with the company’s representative citing support for government revenue generation as one […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said that a transformative partnership with the United States is aimed at strengthening the Philippines’ critical minerals sector. Following the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Washington, D.C., the DTI and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) are launching a unified […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Davao successfully conducted a condemnation activity involving forfeited and seized illegal cigarettes, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify enforcement against illicit trade. The activity ensured the proper and lawful disposal of seized goods and prevented the re-entry of illegal cigarettes into […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) sustained and further strengthened its good governance reforms initiated in 2025, as it moves forward in 2026 with the Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization (IAM) program under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno. Building on the gains of the previous year, the BOC institutionalized key policies and initiatives to prevent corruption, […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) earned commendation from DHL Express for its strong vigilance and firm commitment to protecting communities through enhanced border security, efficient and digitalized services, and the safeguarding of global supply chains. DHL Express Managing Director Nigel Lockett conveyed the company’s recognition to BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, citing the Bureau’s professionalism, integrity, […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC)–Port of Cebu, through the Subport of Mactan, seized 12 packages containing 247 units of branded mobile phones originating from China. The seized shipment has an estimated value of ₱1,679,617. The shipment, declared as personal effects, was recommended for physical examination after questionable X-ray images were detected. The physical examination, conducted […]
Consistent with the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., of improving revenue collection and strengthening border protection, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) concluded the first month of 2026 by surpassing its revenue target for January, and successfully conducting several operations against large-scale and high-value smuggling activities. For January 2026, the BOC collected P80.744 billion and […]
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) resolutely continues its investigation into the flood control project anomalies, securing another freeze order against assets linked to the scheme. The Court of Appeals issued a Freeze Order against the bank accounts of two contractors that secured the majority of flood control projects implemented in the Province of Bulacan, which […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has received a letter of appreciation from FedEx, recognizing the Bureau’s timely action that helped speed up the movement of cargo and, in turn, get parcels and everyday goods to people faster through Clark International Airport.In a letter addressed to BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, FedEx Philippines Managing Director Maribeth Espinosa […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) thwarted another attempt to smuggle illegal drugs into the country after intercepting approximately 8.197 kilograms of suspected cocaine from an arriving passenger at NAIA Terminal 3, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to intensify the government’s anti-illegal drugs campaign. X-ray screening of […]