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Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led the inspection of five containers of misdeclared frozen agricultural products and foodstuffs from China. The shipments have a total estimated value of ₱23.27 million, including ₱6.24 million in duties and taxes, highlighting the government’s strengthened efforts against agricultural smuggling and illegal importation in close coordination with the […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and Philippine Postal Corporation, intercepted 39 international inbound parcels containing various suspected dangerous drugs with an estimated street value of more than ₱41 million in separate operations conducted as part of the Bureau’s intensified border […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Israel Customs Directorate signed a Joint Action Plan (JAP) marking the official start of their cooperation toward establishing an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) between the Philippines and Israel. The JAP was signed by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and Israel Customs Directorate Director General Kfir Hen. […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has been honored with the Asia’s Most Outstanding Leader for Customs Modernization and Public Service, recognizing his leadership in driving transformative reforms that have strengthened border security, modernized customs administration, and advanced transparent, efficient, and citizen-focused public service. The distinction reflects the BOC’s sustained progress in digitalization, trade […]
To address aging perishable cargo and ensure compliance with customs requirements, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has warned importers and consignees to fast-track the release of their shipments, particularly those that remain unpaid, unclaimed, or not withdrawn within prescribed reglementary periods. In support of this, Nepomuceno ordered the issuance of Notices of Delinquency […]
A joint operation of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Cebu, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), resulted in the interception of eleven 40-foot container vans containing illicit cigarettes with an estimated value of ₱860 million. Initial investigation revealed that […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno was recognized as one of the distinguished awardees during the Third International Tobacco Summit, held in Pasig City. The recognition was conferred by the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) in acknowledgment of the BOC’s sustained efforts in combating illicit tobacco trade and strengthening border protection. Nepomuceno was honored for […]
A joint anti-smuggling operation by the Bureau of Customs (BOC), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) led to the seizure of 23 containers of illicit cigarettes valued at ₱1.7 billion. The operation stemmed from intelligence information provided by the NBI, which was immediately acted upon by […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, continues to advance its modernization agenda through the implementation of the Customs Processing System (CPS) and the National Single Window (NSW). These transformative initiatives are laying the foundation for a fully automated, integrated, and paperless customs environment that enhances trade facilitation, promotes transparency, […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno directed the immediate donation of forfeited goods to support Filipinos affected by the recent earthquake, ensuring that assistance is delivered as quickly as possible. The BOC prepared 12 containers of forfeited goods for distribution, focusing on both urgent needs and early recovery. These include medical equipment to support […]