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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 […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, marked a historic milestone in Philippine trade by facilitating the country’s first-ever direct export of Guimaras Geographical Indication (GI) mangoes to the European market through the Port of Iloilo. The shipment consists of 100 kilograms of premium mangoes, which was officially dispatched during […]
The Bureau of Customs – Port of Clark, in coordination with the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), intercepted a shipment containing 4,050 grams of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or “shabu” with an estimated value of ₱27,540,000. The shipment originated from the United States of America and was bound for Mandaluyong City. The shipment arrived […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted 50 live endangered tortoises concealed in the luggage of a Malaysian passenger arriving from Bangkok. The shipment was discovered after the passenger’s baggage was flagged during x-ray screening and marked for inspection. A 100% physical examination subsequently revealed the tortoises hidden inside the luggage. […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, continues to uphold transparency and accountability in the disposition of forfeited goods by ensuring that proceeds from auctions and other lawful modes of disposal are properly recorded, accounted for, and remitted to the national government. As part of this effort, the BOC has […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, is transforming confiscated goods into nationwide support for communities by facilitating their prompt and lawful donation to government agencies and partner institutions for distribution to beneficiaries across the country. In support of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to maximize government resources, the BOC […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), successfully intercepted approximately ₱13.3 million worth of suspected marijuana “Kush” from a passenger arriving from Thailand at NAIA Terminal 1. The Filipino passenger arrived from Thailand, and during the X-ray examination of checked-in baggage, the X-ray Inspection Project (XIP) detected suspicious images indicative […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, collected ₱406.365 billion from January to May 2026, generating a ₱9.315 billion surplus over its target and sustaining strong revenue growth despite prevailing trade and market challenges. The collection in the first five months of 2026 exceeded the agency’s target of ₱397.050 billion […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) was recognized by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) during the Philippine Good Regulatory Principles Recognition and Awards Program (PGRP-RAP) Awarding Ceremony. Held as part of the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month Celebration, with the theme, “Achieving Results through Transparency and Accountability: Towards a More Productive Bagong Pilipinas,” the BOC […]