The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, is transforming confiscated goods into nationwide support for communities by facilitating their prompt and lawful donation to government agencies and partner institutions for distribution to beneficiaries across the country.
In support of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to maximize government resources, the BOC continues to enhance its donation and disposition efforts to ensure that forfeited assets are effectively utilized for public benefit.
“Various ports are processing the donation of assorted goods, most of which are essential items ready for immediate community use.”
Based on updates presented during the recent Collectors Conference, Director Melon Carlo Santiago of the Port Operations Service highlighted initiatives across various ports to process the donation of assorted goods, most of which are essential items ready for immediate community use.
These include clothing, footwear, school supplies, tents, and multifunction mobile power supply units. These items are intended to provide immediate relief, support education, and strengthen local preparedness, particularly in underserved and disaster-prone areas.
These essential goods are complemented by other forfeited assets, including petroleum products, vehicles, and vessels, which will be allocated to support broader government operations.
The donation initiatives involve several ports across the country, including the Manila International Container Port (MICP), Port of Manila (POM), Ninoy Aquino International Airport, and the Ports of Batangas, Iloilo, Surigao, Aparri, Legazpi, and Cagayan de Oro.
These confiscated goods will be formally handed over to relevant government agencies, local government units, and accredited partner organizations to ensure their efficient, transparent, and targeted distribution to communities in need, especially those who urgently require assistance and support.
Nepomuceno emphasized that the BOC remains committed to ensuring that forfeited goods are properly utilized for the benefit of communities and government programs instead of being left idle or wasted.
“Imbes na masayang o matengga ang mga ito, patuloy tayong makikipagtulungan sa iba’t ibang ahensya at partner institutions para maipamahagi nang maayos at naaayon sa batas.”
“Ang layunin natin ay masigurong napapakinabangan ng taumbayan ang mga forfeited goods. Imbes na masayang o matengga ang mga ito, patuloy tayong makikipagtulungan sa iba’t ibang ahensya at partner institutions para maipamahagi nang maayos at naaayon sa batas,” the customs chief said.
The initiative supports the BOC’s Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization (IAM) Movement, advancing transparent and efficient operations in line with the administration’s whole-of-government approach to social welfare and community development.
