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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) vowed to enforce President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 60-day suspension of rice imports with firm resolve. The BOC is committed to ensuring that this import ban is strictly upheld, protecting Filipino farmers from the adverse effects of cheap imported rice and maintaining stability in the local market. Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized […]
In furtherance of its intensified enforcement efforts, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Zamboanga, intercepted an estimated ₱25.81 million worth of smuggled cigarettes, environmentally restricted marine materials, and four vehicles used in the attempted transport of illicit goods during four separate operations conducted at a routine checkpoint in the Port Area throughout […]
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 six inbound parcels containing kush, a high-grade variant of marijuana, with an estimated street value of P2,253,800. The parcels, consigned to different recipients, were flagged during […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen environmental protection and suppress illegal wildlife trade, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted an outbound cargo containing rare and highly valued agarwood worth approximately P31,650,000. The operation was conducted at a warehouse in Pasay City. The shipment, which was declared […]
Following the marching orders of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify the national campaign against illegal drugs, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) through the Bureau of Customs – Port of Clark, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency–Airport Interdiction Unit (PDEA-AIU), intercepted a shipment containing 5,062 grams of Ketamine, a dangerous drug, concealed in […]
Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has reinforced the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) “No Take” policy, which strictly prohibits bribery and unlawful monetary transactions, as part of the BOC’s anti-corruption efforts. Nepomuceno also issued a firm public warning that corruption will not be tolerated, whether committed by Customs personnel or by stakeholders. This policy is non-negotiable and will […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has relieved nine Customs personnel linked to a reported extortion incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 and has implemented a 24-hour complaint reporting policy to ensure immediate action on personnel misconduct. The incident, which occurred in June 2025, is now the subject of a full-blown investigation […]
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify border security and prevent the entry of illegal drugs, 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 several inbound parcels containing vape […]
Demonstrating his firm commitment to enforcement and border security, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led the inspection of a consolidated shipment found to contain illegal drugs at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) recently. The BOC, acting on credible intelligence, issued an Alert Order on a 1×40-ft container declared as balikbayan boxes. A […]