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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 […]
Cebu Governor Pam Baricuatro commended the coordinated efforts of police and partner government agencies that led to the seizure of an estimated ₱20 million worth of illicit cigarettes in Barangay Poblacion, Santander, Cebu, and directed law enforcement to pursue the remaining individual involved and sustain intensified operations against all forms of smuggling in the province. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Solid North Party-list on Tuesday lauded the recent seizure of around P2.5 billion worth of illicit cigarettes in Batangas and Malabon, saying this would contribute to protecting the livelihood of tobacco farmers that predominantly hail from the north. “Nagpapasalamat tayo sa kapulisan sa pamumuno ni acting chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr., sa Highway […]
As the country approaches the onion harvest season, Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to intensify its anti-agricultural smuggling operations, warning that illegal imports could once again undermine local farmers and distort market prices. Pangilinan, the chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) participated in a courtesy meeting with the EU-ASEAN Business Council, the European Chamber of Commerce, and their member organizations to discuss trade and customs-related concerns. The meeting was presided over by Department of Finance (DOF) Undersecretary Charlito Martin Mendoza and included other finance-attached agencies. Discussions focused on improving customs procedures […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted shipments containing 16,150 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as shabu, with an estimated standard value of ₱109,820,000, at the Paircargo Warehouse, Pasay City. This was done in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to intensify border protection and bolster the national government’s […]