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Driving faster and more efficient export trade under the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno is pushing the rollout of the Electronic Airway Bill (e-AWB) to reduce delays, cut costs, and modernize cargo processing for exports. The initiative is expected to deliver immediate gains for exporters by shortening […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) seized an abandoned inbound shipment containing more than 1,200 grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, or “shabu,” following an inspection at a Warehouse recently. The shipment, which arrived in March 2026, originated from Uganda and was consigned to a recipient in Cavite, consisted of two packages […]
Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno participated in the roundtable discussion organized by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, together with key officials of the Bureau of Customs (BOC), where the Bureau underscored its continuing efforts to modernize customs operations, strengthen trade facilitation, and improve engagement with the business community. In his presentation, Nepomuceno highlighted the […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), alongside the Department of Finance (DOF), reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional economic security and sustainable trade during the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit 2026. The premier international gathering convened more than 200 international leaders to advance Southeast Asia’s green transition, economic resilience, and sustainable development agenda. During the panel discussion, Deputy […]
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. reaffirmed the military’s strong support for the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) intensified anti-smuggling and border protection efforts as he underscored the critical role of Customs frontliners in protecting the country against security threats, including smuggling, illegal trafficking, and transnational crimes, during the […]
To strengthen regulatory oversight and ensure that only legitimate and compliant practitioners engage in customs transactions, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), led by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, has implemented a three-year validity period for Customs Broker registration under the Client Profile Registration System (CPRS), in accordance with Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 05-2019. Under a memorandum […]
Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno signed Customs Memorandum Order Number 06-2026, creating the Top Importers Office (TIO), advancing the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) commitment to faster, more transparent, and more efficient trade processes. The TIO will serve as the BOC’s central coordinating office and primary point of contact for top importers, exporters, and key third parties engaged […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno commended several collection districts for exceeding their revenue targets from January to April 2026, reflecting the Bureau’s sustained commitment to revenue generation, trade facilitation, and operational efficiency in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen government revenue collection and support the country’s economic growth and development […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Surigao conducted a major inspection operation at a container yard in Agusan del Norte recently, resulting in the discovery of 54 container vans loaded with assorted cigarettes and raw tobacco materials, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify efforts against smuggling and […]
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno commended the Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Batangas, under the leadership of its District Collector Carmelita Talusan, for its outstanding performance and sustained accomplishments in revenue collection, trade facilitation, and border protection. The recognition was highlighted during the Collectors’ Conference, where the Port presented its best practices and operational […]