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To further reinforce its partnership with the private sector, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) convened the 5th General Assembly of the Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (CICAC), bringing together key industry stakeholders to advance cooperation and support more efficient customs processes. The assembly also served as a platform to review ongoing initiatives, exchange updates, […]
Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, manufacturers of basic necessities and prime commodities have confirmed that they can maintain current prices for the next 30 days, with some able to do so for up to 60 days. This is based on a meeting called by Trade Secretary Cristina Roque attended by a total 21 manufacturers […]
In a major step toward faster and more transparent public service, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) formally launched its new Electronic Certificate of Payment (e‑CP) System, advancing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to fast‑track digital transformation across government. The enhanced platform replaces the previous e‑CP process—which relied on manual validation, limited automation, and fragmented data […]
In its continuing drive to tighten security controls against the entry of illicit tobacco products, Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno spearheaded an inspection of a recently apprehended shipment containing ₱235 million worth of smuggled cigarettes from the United Arab Emirates bound for the Bureau of Customs – Port of Batangas. The inspection underscores the BOC’s firm commitment […]
To further strengthen the country’s economic resilience amid unpredictable global events, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has dedicated P2 billion from the DTI-Small Business Corporation (DTI-SBCorp) for the newly established OFW Negosyo Fund. This initiative, which OFWs started availing since March 12, 2026, provides expanded financial assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), empowering […]
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify the campaign against illegal drugs, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and partner law enforcement agencies, intercepted over ₱6.1 million worth of suspected illegal drugs concealed in abandoned inbound parcels in Pasay City. The interdiction operation […]
Strengthened inspection protocols and tighter risk profiling measures of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) led to the interception of a large volume of illegal drugs, preventing an estimated 800 kilograms of marijuana worth ₱1.2 billion from entering local communities during a 100% physical examination of an inbound shipment at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) conducted a symbolic turnover ceremony of the proceeds from the public auction of luxury vehicles registered to the Discaya family and their companies to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), reaffirming the government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the restitution of unlawfully acquired assets for the benefit of the Filipino […]
In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen border protection and intensify the campaign against illegal drugs, the Bureau of Customs – Port of Clark, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), successfully intercepted a shipment containing approximately 17,500 grams […]
The Philippines and the Republic of Korea (ROK) elevated their economic partnership, through the signing of an upgraded Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that strengthens cooperation in trade, investment, and economic cooperation at a time of rapid global economic shifts. The new MOU between the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Korea’s Ministry of Trade, […]