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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 […]
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 […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recorded its highest cumulative surplus for the January to April period in the past 10 years, with total collections reaching ₱325.808 billion—exceeding its target of ₱314.660 billion by ₱11.148 billion or 3.5%. This reflects a growth of ₱19.729 billion or 6.4% compared to the same period in 2025, underscoring the […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) turned over to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) the custody of the 19 motor vehicles, including two (2) utility task vehicles (UTVs), linked to the Discaya family, following the completion of Customs enforcement actions and in accordance with established procedures. The 19 units form part of a total of […]
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led the inspection of ₱249.83 million worth of suspected shabu concealed in LED spotlights in Pasay City, reinforcing the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) sustained enforcement efforts in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify the campaign against illegal drugs and strengthen border protection. The shipment, declared as […]
In support of the governance reform agenda of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Bureau of Customs (BOC) formally launched the I AM BOC Movement, a values-driven initiative and part of commissioner Nepomuceno’s Integrity, Accountability and Modernization Program, that calls on Customs officials and personnel to take shared responsibility in strengthening integrity, upholding accountability, and advancing […]
More industry partners continue to express strong support for the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the implementation of Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 01-2026, which extends the validity of importer accreditation to three years, including the Chinese Filipino Business Club Inc. (CFBCI), Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI), and the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI). […]
Acting on the marching orders of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify the campaign against illegal drugs, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Clark, in coordination with the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), prevented the entry of approximately 4.992 kilograms of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or “shabu,” with a total estimated value […]