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BOC CHIEF REINFORCES EFFORTS VS AGRI SMUGGLING

Determined to protect the country’s food security and agricultural sector, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, is advancing a multi-pronged approach to eliminate agricultural smuggling. These efforts include the full automation of customs processes, the proposed implementation of a Pre-Shipment Survey mechanism, and the strict enforcement of the Anti-Agricultural […]

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BOC TO ENFORCE STRICT CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY

In a bold step to restore integrity and public trust in the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, on 10 July 2025, issued a memorandum strictly prohibiting all BOC officials, employees, and personnel from holding any business or financial interest in Customs Brokerage operations. Nepomuceno’s order was in response to the call […]