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MAGUINDANAO WAREHOUSE YIELDS SMUGGLED CIGARETTES

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 […]

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BOC SEIZES P61.7B WORTH OF SMUGGLED GOODS IN 2025

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 […]

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BOC SEIZES P105M SMUGGLED CIGARETTES IN BATAAN

In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to strengthen border security and protect government revenue, and under the strict order of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), through its Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) and Enforcement and Security Service (ESS), has intensified its crackdown on illicit trade, leading to […]

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BOC SEIZES P114M ILLEGAL DRUGS FROM CONGO AT NAIA

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 […]

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BOC SEIZES LUXURY VEHICLES WORTH P143M IN TAGUIG

Following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for heightened accountability and stricter enforcement against illicit activities that undermine public trust, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) provided actionable intelligence that prompted the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to launch a major enforcement operation at the very start of the year, aimed at curbing smuggling and supporting broader […]

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NEW CUSTOMS BROKERS URGED TO BE NATION BUILDERS

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 […]

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NEPOMUCENO TO PUSH FOR BOC REFORMS IN 2026

Marking the start of the new year, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno renewed his call for integrity-driven leadership and reform. Nepomuceno made the call during the BOC’s first Flag Raising Ceremony for 2026, highlighting the collective role of personnel in advancing institutional transformation. “Integrity remains the foundation of the Bureau of Customs,” the […]

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BOC SEIZES P7M ECSTACY IN PARCELS AT CLARK PORT

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 […]

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BOC SEIZES P21M DRUGS STASHED IN UNCLAIMED PARCELS

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 five (5) unclaimed inbound parcels containing dangerous drugs […]

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BOC BOOSTS DIGITAL PAYMENTS WITH EPAY SYSTEM

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 […]