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The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group, successfully intercepted approximately ₱102 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as “shabu,” concealed in chopping boards during an operation at NAIA Terminal 1, resulting in the arrest of a Malaysian passenger. The passenger, who […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated an estimated 3,174 master boxes of unregistered electronic cigarettes and vape products, valued at approximate ₱1 billion, during an enforcement operation in Navotas City. The operation reinforces the government’s intensified efforts to curb the entry and circulation of unregulated goods that pose risks to public health and undermine lawful […]
To further reinforce its partnership with the private sector, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) convened the 5th General Assembly of the Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (CICAC), bringing together key industry stakeholders to advance cooperation and support more efficient customs processes. The assembly also served as a platform to review ongoing initiatives, exchange updates, […]
In a major step toward faster and more transparent public service, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) formally launched its new Electronic Certificate of Payment (e‑CP) System, advancing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to fast‑track digital transformation across government. The enhanced platform replaces the previous e‑CP process—which relied on manual validation, limited automation, and fragmented data […]
In its continuing drive to tighten security controls against the entry of illicit tobacco products, Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno spearheaded an inspection of a recently apprehended shipment containing ₱235 million worth of smuggled cigarettes from the United Arab Emirates bound for the Bureau of Customs – Port of Batangas. The inspection underscores the BOC’s firm commitment […]
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify the campaign against illegal drugs, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and partner law enforcement agencies, intercepted over ₱6.1 million worth of suspected illegal drugs concealed in abandoned inbound parcels in Pasay City. The interdiction operation […]
Strengthened inspection protocols and tighter risk profiling measures of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) led to the interception of a large volume of illegal drugs, preventing an estimated 800 kilograms of marijuana worth ₱1.2 billion from entering local communities during a 100% physical examination of an inbound shipment at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) conducted a symbolic turnover ceremony of the proceeds from the public auction of luxury vehicles registered to the Discaya family and their companies to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), reaffirming the government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the restitution of unlawfully acquired assets for the benefit of the Filipino […]
In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen border protection and intensify the campaign against illegal drugs, the Bureau of Customs – Port of Clark, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), successfully intercepted a shipment containing approximately 17,500 grams […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) successfully intercepted three abandoned inbound parcels containing suspected illegal drugs valued at P29.712 million during an interdiction operation conducted. The operation was carried out in close coordination with the NAIA–Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group/Airport Intelligence Unit 2 (NAIA-IADITG/AIU 2), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional […]