The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, continues to uphold transparency and accountability in the disposition of forfeited goods by ensuring that proceeds from auctions and other lawful modes of disposal are properly recorded, accounted for, and remitted to the national government.
As part of this effort, the BOC has generated ₱329.934 million in total proceeds from the auction and negotiated sale of various seized and forfeited goods from January to May 2026.
Recently, the BOC completed the sale of 13 vehicles forfeited from the Discaya family. The vehicles were seized by the BOC in January 2026 and subsequently forfeited in favor of the government. The sale generated ₱114,744,884.15, which forms a significant portion of the Bureau’s total collections from disposal activities this year.
Public auction and negotiated sale remain among the BOC’s most transparent and accountable methods for disposing of seized and forfeited goods. Rather than allowing these goods to deteriorate or lose value over time, they are properly assessed, sold, and converted into revenue.
The proceeds are remitted to the Bureau of the Treasury, enabling the government to recover value from forfeited assets and support public programs, infrastructure projects, and essential services for the benefit of the Filipino people.
“Hindi po napupunta sa personal na interes ang proceeds mula sa auction.”
“Hindi po napupunta sa personal na interes ang proceeds mula sa auction,” Nepomuceno said.
“Ang mga ito ay government funds na dumadaan sa tamang proseso, mula sa opisyal na resibo, recording, deposit, hanggang audit. Kaya mahalagang malaman ng publiko na ang bawat pisong nakukuha mula sa auction ay accounted for at pinamamahalaan ayon sa batas,” the customs chief added.
“Ang mga ito ay government funds na dumadaan sa tamang proseso, mula sa opisyal na resibo, recording, deposit, hanggang audit.”
All BOC public auctions and negotiated sales are livestreamed and open to the public, including media, enabling real-time monitoring and ensuring transparency in the disposal process.
The BOC further explained that auction and negotiated sale activities follow established procedures, including the publication of notices, inspection of goods, submission and evaluation of bids/offers, awarding, payment, and issuance of proper documentation. These safeguards are designed to ensure transparency, fair competition, and the protection of government interests throughout the process.
Guided by its Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization (IAM) Movement, the Bureau of Customs continues to uphold good governance in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive for a more transparent, accountable, and efficient government.
