IKOT.PH
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) ended 2025 on a strong and promising note, collecting a total of P934.4 billion. Under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, the BOC showcased innovation, efficiency, and commitment to excellence in revenue collection, reinforcing its vital role in sustaining fiscal growth for the country. This performance directly supports government programs […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen border protection and intensify the government’s anti-drug campaign, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), intercepted an inbound parcel containing illegal drugs with a […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Davao worked alongside the Philippine National Police – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PNP-BARMM) in the recovery of 2,483 master cases of illicit cigarettes with an estimated value of P106,232,672 at Sitio Lanzones, Barangay Gumagadong Calawag, Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. The operation was initiated following information received by the […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to intensify the fight against smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) strengthened national border security in 2025 through 1,024 successful enforcement operations, seizing ₱61.707 billion worth of illicit goods under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno. “Our gains in 2025 demonstrate what decisive leadership and collective accountability […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), intercepted packages containing suspected illegal drugs with an estimated standard value of P114,566,400. The shipment, declared as malachite stones and originating from Congo, was flagged during X-ray […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno served as Guest of Honor and Speaker during the oath-taking ceremony of newly licensed customs brokers. The event formally welcomed the successful examinees of the recent Customs Brokers Licensure Examination and was attended by more than 2,000 inductees, along with their families and guests. In his message, Nepomuceno […]
Under the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) capped 2025 with strong gains in revenue collection, trade facilitation, border security, and institutional reforms, reinforcing its role in national development and economic stability.Preliminary figures from January to December 2025 show that the BOC generated […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Clark seized two parcels containing ecstasy tablets worth ₱7,040,125, reinforcing the government’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs as the country enters 2026.The operation was conducted in close coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency – Airport Interdiction Unit (PDEA-AIU) and was witnessed by personnel of the Philippine […]
As the country approaches the onion harvest season, Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to intensify its anti-agricultural smuggling operations, warning that illegal imports could once again undermine local farmers and distort market prices. Pangilinan, the chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to accelerate digitalization across government services, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has implemented the Electronic Payment Portal (ePay) System as part of its continuing digital transformation initiatives. The ePay System is a secure digital payment platform designed to facilitate the collection of miscellaneous payments, customs duties and […]