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In a bold affirmation of accountability and justice, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has transformed seized assets into meaningful gains for the nation, generating ₱38,211,710 from the sealed-bidding public auction of motor vehicles linked to the Discaya Family. This milestone underscores that violations of the law carry consequences, and that the Filipino people ultimately benefit […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) held the 3rd Collectors’ Conference of the year, hosted by the Port of Subic. Strategic discussions were conducted, focusing on fiscal performance, trade facilitation initiatives, enforcement efforts, and sharing of best practices among collection districts. A key highlight of the event was the awarding of Certificates of Commendation to Collection […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Office, conducted a series of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) in September and October 2025, with key stakeholders in the international supply chain, including Customs Brokers, Container Yard and Container Freight Station (CY-CFS) Operators, and Freight Forwarders.These consultations form part of the Bureau’s ongoing efforts […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with airport security and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), successfully intercepted an arriving passenger from Addis Ababa carrying suspected illegal drugs at NAIA Terminal 3 recently.Suspicious images were detected by the BOC’s x-ray operatives during a routine screening at the Arrival Area, […]
As part of its continuing commitment to protect the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and ensure accountability among freight forwarding companies, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has suspended the accreditation of Makati Express Cargo, Inc. (MECI) as a Deconsolidator or Consignee for a period of sixty (60) days. The suspension was imposed following MECI’s […]
Acting on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to intensify efforts against agricultural smuggling and safeguard food safety, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) intercepted two 40-foot container shipments at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) found to contain misdeclared frozen chicken breasts and fish balls from China. The shipments were declared to contain 5,300 cartons of […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Bureau of Customs – Port of Manila, intercepted three (3) forty-foot containers of misdeclared fresh carrots from China, uncovering over P13.2 million worth of illicit agricultural goods. District Collector Alexander Gerard Alviar issued an Alert Order after the POM Alert Monitoring Unit received a derogatory report. This prompted […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Land Transportation Office – Philippines (LTO) ramp up efforts in a strategic partnership to tighten controls on imported vehicle registration through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the agreement shows a collaborative effort between the BOC and LTO in promoting transparency and […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) wrapped up its 9th Output 4 Working Group Meeting under the EU-funded ARISE Plus Philippines project, highlighting key reforms that aim to modernize customs processes and strengthen the Philippines’ role in international trade. BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the partnership is helping build “a smarter, more agile, and globally aligned […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the urgent need to digitalize customs processes, calling it the “number one solution” to curb smuggling and corruption.Speaking at the Supply Chain Security Management Summit 2025, Nepomuceno highlighted the BOC’s critical role in facilitating trade and securing the supply chain. “The BOC, as the main gateway of […]