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The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, continues to advance its modernization agenda through the implementation of the Customs Processing System (CPS) and the National Single Window (NSW). These transformative initiatives are laying the foundation for a fully automated, integrated, and paperless customs environment that enhances trade facilitation, promotes transparency, […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno directed the immediate donation of forfeited goods to support Filipinos affected by the recent earthquake, ensuring that assistance is delivered as quickly as possible. The BOC prepared 12 containers of forfeited goods for distribution, focusing on both urgent needs and early recovery. These include medical equipment to support […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, marked a historic milestone in Philippine trade by facilitating the country’s first-ever direct export of Guimaras Geographical Indication (GI) mangoes to the European market through the Port of Iloilo. The shipment consists of 100 kilograms of premium mangoes, which was officially dispatched during […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) was recognized by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) during the Philippine Good Regulatory Principles Recognition and Awards Program (PGRP-RAP) Awarding Ceremony. Held as part of the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month Celebration, with the theme, “Achieving Results through Transparency and Accountability: Towards a More Productive Bagong Pilipinas,” the BOC […]
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno is determined to apprehend the masterminds behind smuggling operations as he revisits earlier discussions on strengthening cooperation with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), now under new leadership, to enhance joint investigations and construct robust cases against high-ranking offenders. Speaking during the May 2026 Collectors’ […]
Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno participated in the roundtable discussion organized by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, together with key officials of the Bureau of Customs (BOC), where the Bureau underscored its continuing efforts to modernize customs operations, strengthen trade facilitation, and improve engagement with the business community. In his presentation, Nepomuceno highlighted the […]
Following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify the national campaign against illegal drugs, the Bureau of Customs – Port of Clark, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency – Airport Interdiction Unit (PDEA-AIU) and the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), intercepted a shipment containing 6,156 grams of Ketamine, […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group, successfully intercepted approximately ₱102 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as “shabu,” concealed in chopping boards during an operation at NAIA Terminal 1, resulting in the arrest of a Malaysian passenger. The passenger, who […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has confirmed that the six cases recently endorsed to the Department of Finance (DOF) under the Anti‑Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act include Customs employees found to have violated the law, reinforcing the agency’s serious and uncompromising stance against smuggling and internal misconduct under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno. While the […]
In a move to further strengthen the government’s campaign to safeguard public health, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) through the Port of Zamboanga successfully condemned forfeited assorted goods by dumping. The items disposed of included 281 bales of used clothing or “ukay-ukay”, 153 sacks of sugar, and 28 boxes of medicines. The disposed items were […]