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In its relentless campaign against the smuggling of illegal drugs, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Clark, successfully intercepted 538 grams of high-grade marijuana, or “kush,” with an estimated value of ₱807,000. The seized contraband, which was concealed inside a parcel declared as “keychains,” was determined to have originated from Hong Kong […]
In support of the Marcos administration’s drive to strengthen border security, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) continues to take decisive action against illicit trade intercepting five (5) packages of misdeclared Agarwood weighing approximately 11.21 kilograms and valued at ₱8,407,500 at a warehouse facility in Lapu-Lapu City, through the Port of Cebu – Subport of Mactan […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to reinforce border protection and ensure strict compliance with customs regulations, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted an outbound parcel that was found to contain eight containers of live millipedes, at a warehouse in Pasay City recently. The shipment, supposed to be […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Makati Business Club (MBC) convened recently to advance key modernization initiatives, aligning next steps on digitalization, systems enhancement, and collaborative reform efforts that will further streamline customs operations.BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and MBC Executive Director Rafael Ongpin highlighted the importance of public–private cooperation in modernizing customs processes and […]
In a bold affirmation of accountability and justice, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has transformed seized assets into meaningful gains for the nation, generating ₱38,211,710 from the sealed-bidding public auction of motor vehicles linked to the Discaya Family. This milestone underscores that violations of the law carry consequences, and that the Filipino people ultimately benefit […]
The smuggled agricultural products in the two 40-foot containers inspected by Senator Kiko Pangilinan and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) late last month tested positive for salmonella, making the products unfit for human consumption and posing health risks to consumers. Pangilinan cited the report from the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS), which tested samples of […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) held the 3rd Collectors’ Conference of the year, hosted by the Port of Subic. Strategic discussions were conducted, focusing on fiscal performance, trade facilitation initiatives, enforcement efforts, and sharing of best practices among collection districts. A key highlight of the event was the awarding of Certificates of Commendation to Collection […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Office, conducted a series of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) in September and October 2025, with key stakeholders in the international supply chain, including Customs Brokers, Container Yard and Container Freight Station (CY-CFS) Operators, and Freight Forwarders.These consultations form part of the Bureau’s ongoing efforts […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with airport security and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), successfully intercepted an arriving passenger from Addis Ababa carrying suspected illegal drugs at NAIA Terminal 3 recently.Suspicious images were detected by the BOC’s x-ray operatives during a routine screening at the Arrival Area, […]
As part of its continuing commitment to protect the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and ensure accountability among freight forwarding companies, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has suspended the accreditation of Makati Express Cargo, Inc. (MECI) as a Deconsolidator or Consignee for a period of sixty (60) days. The suspension was imposed following MECI’s […]