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Acting on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to intensify efforts against agricultural smuggling and safeguard food safety, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) intercepted two 40-foot container shipments at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) found to contain misdeclared frozen chicken breasts and fish balls from China. The shipments were declared to contain 5,300 cartons of […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan joined hands with Bureau of Customs (BOC) in declaring an all-out war against agricultural smuggling as they led the inspection of two 40-foot containers with smuggled agricultural products worth P12.96 million at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). “Ang mahalaga dito ay nagtutulungan ang ating Committee on Agriculture sa Senado at ang […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Bureau of Customs – Port of Manila, intercepted three (3) forty-foot containers of misdeclared fresh carrots from China, uncovering over P13.2 million worth of illicit agricultural goods. District Collector Alexander Gerard Alviar issued an Alert Order after the POM Alert Monitoring Unit received a derogatory report. This prompted […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Land Transportation Office – Philippines (LTO) ramp up efforts in a strategic partnership to tighten controls on imported vehicle registration through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the agreement shows a collaborative effort between the BOC and LTO in promoting transparency and […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) wrapped up its 9th Output 4 Working Group Meeting under the EU-funded ARISE Plus Philippines project, highlighting key reforms that aim to modernize customs processes and strengthen the Philippines’ role in international trade. BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the partnership is helping build “a smarter, more agile, and globally aligned […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the urgent need to digitalize customs processes, calling it the “number one solution” to curb smuggling and corruption.Speaking at the Supply Chain Security Management Summit 2025, Nepomuceno highlighted the BOC’s critical role in facilitating trade and securing the supply chain. “The BOC, as the main gateway of […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) participated in a courtesy meeting with the EU-ASEAN Business Council, the European Chamber of Commerce, and their member organizations to discuss trade and customs-related concerns. The meeting was presided over by Department of Finance (DOF) Undersecretary Charlito Martin Mendoza and included other finance-attached agencies. Discussions focused on improving customs procedures […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted shipments containing 16,150 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as shabu, with an estimated standard value of ₱109,820,000, at the Paircargo Warehouse, Pasay City. This was done in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to intensify border protection and bolster the national government’s […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the transformative leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, has taken yet another crucial step in strengthening institutional integrity by implementing the conduct of Random Drug Testing. This initiative responds to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call to uphold programs that will reinforce the public’s trust in government service. “The vision I […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. (FPI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to intensify their joint efforts against smuggling, undervaluation, and unfair trade practices, while ensuring stricter compliance with Philippine National Standards (PNS) and protecting local industries.The agreement, signed by BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and FPI Chairperson Elizabeth […]