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09/09/2026

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Tacloban has exceeded its revenue collection target for August 2026, driven by streamlined operational processes and enhanced compliance measures across the district.

​According to official figures released by the agency, the Port of Tacloban generated ₱304,229,500.60 in revenue for the month of August. This surpasses its baseline target of ₱264,904,797.65 by ₱39,324,702.95, representing a 14.84% collection surplus.

​District Collector Atty. Francis T. Tolibas commended the district’s personnel for their dedication to meeting revenue goals while maintaining public accountability and operational transparency.

​"This milestone reflects the hard work and commitment of our personnel to carry out the Bureau’s mandate effectively," the office stated, emphasizing the continuous implementation of strict customs protocols and responsive public service delivery.

​The port’s revenue performance aligns directly with key operational directives set by BOC Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno. Under Commissioner Nepomuceno’s leadership, the Bureau has prioritized the modernization of customs processes, rigorous border control, and optimized tax collection strategies to support national fiscal targets.

​The Port of Tacloban plans to sustain its revenue trajectory through the remainder of the fiscal year by reinforcing compliance monitoring and accelerating trade facilitation initiatives in Eastern Visayas.

06/09/2026

| “Accountability ang importante. When you become professionals, accountability should mean kung ano ang iyong desisyon, kung ano ang iyong aksyon--kayo lang mag-isa ang mananagot,” Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno told customs administration students during the First General Assembly of the Philippine Society of Customs Administration Students (PSCAS) on August 27 at Lyceum of the Philippines University-Manila.

During the assembly, Commissioner Nepomuceno highlighted the Bureau’s Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization (IAM) Movement, emphasizing that these values are key to building a stronger and more responsive BOC. He also encouraged aspiring customs professionals to uphold these principles as future public servants and leaders while sharing insights on the Bureau’s ongoing reforms and vision for a modern customs administration. The Commissioner's Chief of Staff Atty Jek Casipit and Port of NAIA Special Deputy Collector Dr Siegfred L. Manaois also attended the mentioned event at LPU-Manila.

04/09/2026

CAIDTF Scores Major Win with ₱141.89 Million Drug Interception at NAIA

​The Customs Anti-Illegal Drug Task Force (CAIDTF) has delivered another significant blow to illegal drug smuggling, leading the successful interdiction of ₱141.895 million worth of high-grade ma*****na "kush" at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.

​This major accomplishment highlights the unit's heightened vigilance, tactical precision, and vital role in frontline border security:

• ​Massive Seizure: Prevented approximately 94.597 kilograms of high-grade ma*****na "kush" contained in eight (8) abandoned luggage from entering local communities.
• ​Proactive Interdiction: CAIDTF operatives led the early detection and profiling at the Interline Baggage Room, utilizing X-ray screening and PDEA K9 coordination to confirm the illicit contents.

• ​Key Enforcement Leadership: Demonstrated CAIDTF's capability as the Bureau of Customs' primary operational arm in executing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive on strict border enforcement and anti-narcotics control.

​Through seamless inter-agency coordination with PDEA, CIIS, ESS, and DITG under the leadership of Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno and BOC-NAIA District Collector Atty. Maria Yasmin M. Obillos-Mapa, CAIDTF continues to prove its effectiveness as the tip of the spear in safeguarding the country's gateways.

03/09/2026

₱162.2M NA KUSH, NASAMSAM NG BOC AT IBA PANG AGENSYA MULA SA SIRA-SIRANG YATE SA SUBIC BAY

​SUBIC BAY, ZAMBALES — Nasamsam ng Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Subic, kasama ang iba pang law enforcement agencies, ang humigit-kumulang 98.332 kilo ng high-grade ma*****na o “kush” na nagkakahalaga ng ₱162.2 milyon mula sa isang nasirang yate na dumaong sa Subic Bay Yacht Club (SBYC).

​Nagsimula ang operasyon noong Setyembre 2, 2026, matapos makatanggap ang BOC-Port of Subic ng derogatory information hinggil sa nasabing yate. Dahil sa masamang panahon, napilitang sumilong at magparepair sa SBYC ang sasakyang-dagat na mula sa Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia at patungo sanang Taiwan. Manned ito ng mga crew na mula sa Thailand at Malaysia.

​Matapos makatanggap ng ulat na posibleng may dalang kontrabando ang yate, agad na nag-isyu ng Mission Order si BOC-Port of Subic District Collector Atty. Geniefelle P. Lagmay upang inspeksyunin ang sasakyan.
​Isinagawa ang inspeksyon sa pakikipagtulungan sa Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Law Enforcement Department (SBMA-LED), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Department of Justice (DOJ), mga opisyal ng barangay, at pamunuan ng SBYC.

​Sa pagsisiyasat ng composite team, nadiskubre ang mga nakatagong pakete ng kush na may kabuuang timbang na higit 98 kilo.

​"Ang matagumpay na operasyong ito ay malinaw na patunay ng commitment ng Bureau of Customs sa direktiba ni Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno na protektahan ang ating mga hangganan sa lahat ng pagkakataon," pahayag ni Collector Lagmay. "Dahil sa mabilis na koordinasyon at pagiging alerto ng ating mga tauhan at partner agencies, naipagbawal natin ang pagpasok ng malaking dami ng mapanganib na droga sa ating mga komunidad."
​Idiniin din ni Collector Lagmay na ang operasyon ay alinsunod sa kautusan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na paigtingin ang border protection at ang laban ng pamahalaan laban sa illegal drug trafficking.

​Pinasalamatan din ni BOC Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno ang mabilis na aksyon ng Port of Subic at mga katuwang na agensya.

​“Pinatutunayan nito na sa mabilis at intelligence-driven na operasyon, napipigilan natin ang pagpasok ng mga ilegal at mapanganib na kontrabando sa bansa,” ani Nepomuceno.

​Agad nang turns-over ang mga nakasamsam na illegal na droga sa PDEA para sa tamang disposisyon at pagsasampa ng kaukulang kaso batay sa umiiral na batas. Binigyang-diin ng BOC na magpapatuloy ang kanilang mahigpit na pagbabantay sa mga daungan upang maprotektahan ang bansa laban sa mga ilegal na kontrabando.

03/09/2026

BOC Port of Cebu, Binisita ng Representante ng NSDD para Patatagin ang Border Security
​Lalong pinalakas ng Bureau of Customs

(BOC) – Port of Cebu ang kaayusan at seguridad sa mga hangganan ng bansa matapos tanggapin ang opisyal na pagbisita ni Mr. Tyrone Harris mula sa Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) noong Setyembre 1, 2026.

​Layunin ng nasabing pagpupulong na patatagin ang kooperasyon laban sa ilegal na pagpapasok ng mga nukleyar at iba pang radioactive na materyales sa Pilipinas.

​Kasama ni Mr. Harris sa bisita ang koponan mula sa Environmental Protection and Compliance Division (EPCD) na binubuo nina EPCD Assistant Chief Jonathan Belmonte, Analene Luzana, Ella Mae Agitano, Raquel Sarah Dimazana, Chester Arguelles, at Floyd Vincent Herrera ng Port of Cebu.

​Humarap ang delegasyon kina District Collector Atty. Zsae Carrie C. De Guzman, Deputy Collector for Assessment Rechilda T. Oquias, at Law Division Chief Atty. Orland Marc S. Luminarias. Isinagawa sa pagpupulong ang pagrepaso sa mga kasalukuyang mekanismo ng koordinasyon, pagtalakay sa radiation detection capabilities ng BOC, at paggalugad sa mga oportunidad para sa teknikal na kooperasyon at capacity-building.

​Binigyang-diin ni District Collector De Guzman ang kahalagahan ng ugnayang ito sa operasyon ng daungan.
​“Ang pagpapatibay ng proteksyon sa hangganan ay nangangailangan ng patuloy na kooperasyon, mahuhusay na tauhan, at maaasahang sistema na nagbibigay-daan sa atin upang matukoy at matugunan ang mga posibleng banta. Sa pamamagitan ng mga ganitong gawain, patuloy nating pinatataas ang ating operational readiness habang tinitiyak na ang Port of Cebu ay nananatiling ligtas na pinto para sa legal na kalakalan,” pahayag ni De Guzman.

​Sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, patuloy na itinataguyod ng Port of Cebu ang mandato nitong protektahan ang mga hangganan sa pamamagitan ng mas mahigpit na pagpapatupad ng batas, internasyonal na kooperasyon, at makabagong mga hakbang sa seguridad habang pinapadali ang legal na kalakalan at pinoprotektahan ang publiko.

02/09/2026

DOF Chief Commends Port of Davao Revenue Surge, Directs Faster Trade Facilitation for Mindanao Exporters

​DAVAO CITY — Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go lauded the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Davao for its strong fiscal performance during an official visit, highlighting a 21 percent year-on-year increase in revenue collections under District Collector Maita Acevedo.

​As Collection District No. 12 accounts for approximately 5 percent of the country's total customs revenue, Secretary Go emphasized the district’s strategic importance in driving the national government to surpass its 2026 revenue collection targets.

​Beyond revenue generation, the Finance chief stressed the critical need to enhance trade facilitation, particularly to support Mindanao-based exporters who serve as key contributors to the nation's growing export economy. He welcomed the Port of Davao’s ongoing modernization initiatives, which focus on digitalizing customs operations, streamlining administrative procedures, and bolstering trade security.

​Addressing operational bottlenecks raised during the briefing, Secretary Go acted on the port's recommendations to improve the processing of online tax-exemption endorsements for exporters. He issued directives to relevant offices to maintain a fully digital application workflow and extend the compliance window for required documents beyond the current two-working-day limit.

​At the same time, Secretary Go reiterated the administration's firm stance against smuggling, calling for intensified enforcement operations to combat illegal trade and curb the influx of illicit excisable goods.

01/09/2026

BOC District X and MICTSI Partner to Boost Port Efficiency in Northern Mindanao

​TAGOLOAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL — Bureau of Customs (BOC) Collection District X Collector Arnaldo M. Saulong and MCT Subport Collector Engr. Elvin Maurice R. Mackay inspected the facilities of Mindanao International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (MICTSI) at the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate on August 25, 2026.

​The visit focused on evaluating terminal updates and exploring new opportunities to streamline regional port operations. Hosted by MICTSI General Manager Aurelio C. Garcia and Terminal Manager Atty. Gemma M. Gloria, the walkthrough highlighted key infrastructure upgrades designed to boost cargo-handling capacity and operational speed.

​Among the key developments discussed was MICTSI’s ongoing berth expansion and the addition of 261 plug-in generators for import and export re**er containers, with 180 more plugs scheduled for deployment next year. Collector Saulong noted that these upgrades position Northern Mindanao as a premier international trade gateway and an attractive hub for logistics investors.

​The joint initiative aligns with BOC Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno’s vision to strengthen public-private collaboration and modernize the nation's trade gateways under the Bureau’s Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization (IAM) Movement.

01/09/2026

Congestion Cleared: BOC, PairCargo Restore Normal Operations at NAIA

​MANILA, Philippines — Normal cargo operations have been fully restored at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) following a successful joint effort by the Bureau of Customs (BOC), People’s Air Cargo & Warehousing Co., Inc. (PairCargo), and key industry stakeholders.
​Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno officially declared an end to the port congestion on August 28, following weeks of sustained interventions aimed at clearing warehouse backlogs and accelerating shipment releases.
​"I’m happy to declare officially that the NAIA port congestion is finally over!" Nepomuceno announced.

​The resolution follows targeted measures executed by BOC-NAIA and PairCargo, including the expedited processing of goods, prioritization of time-sensitive shipments, continuous warehouse monitoring, and direct engagement with trade partners.

​Industry Leaders Praise Swift Action

​Business and trade organizations praised the government's proactive response, noting that the timely release of stalled shipments averted major supply chain disruptions and economic losses.

​Ralph Morales, Country Director for Government Relations and Public Affairs at Texas Instruments Philippines, revealed that direct BOC intervention enabled the company to clear 99% of its critical shipments within days.
​"That responsiveness did not just move boxes through the warehouse; it protected production lines, protected the jobs of our more than 4,500 employees, and mitigated what could have been significant lasting revenue [losses] for us," Morales said.

​Representatives from the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI) and the Philippine Multimodal Transport and Logistics Association Inc. (PMTLAI) also commended Customs officials for stepping in to resolve operational bottlenecks that originated at the warehouse level.

​PMTLAI President Greg Sebastian noted that while the congestion stemmed from port operator and origin issues rather than Customs procedures, BOC officials took the initiative to drive solutions. Additional support was voiced by major industry players, including Toyota Motor Philippines, Samsung Philippines, the Healthcare Technology Association of the Philippines, and the Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Association of the Philippines.

​Preventing Future Bottlenecks

​BOC-NAIA District Collector Atty. Maria Yasmin M. Obillos-Mapa assured importers and logistics providers that measures are in place to maintain fluid cargo movement. She also directed Paircargo Special Deputy Collector Dr Siegfred L Manaois to extend all the neccessary assistance to expedite the processing and delivery of cargoes (24/7).
​"We shall do everything for this situation not to recur," Obillos-Mapa stated.

​Commissioner Nepomuceno urged businesses to maintain open lines of communication with Customs to resolve emerging logistical issues before they escalate, reaffirming the agency's commitment to supporting trade efficiency and business growth.

31/08/2026

29/08/2026

𝐁𝐎𝐂 𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐀 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐂 𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐨'𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝.

​MANILA, Philippines - The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) ongoing drive toward operational reform and anti-corruption gained strong public endorsement on August 28, 2026, as anti-crime advocacy group Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) recognized key government officials, law enforcement heads, and media personalities during formal ceremonies in line with the 28th Founding Anniversary of the said organization at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center in Camp BGen Rafael T. Crame, Quezon City.

​During the event, the VACC conferred a Plaque of Recognition to 𝐃𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐠𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨𝐢𝐬, Special Deputy Collector at BOC Port of NAIA. The award highlighted the effective ground-level ex*****on of Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno’s Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization (IAM) strategy, implemented under the port leadership of District Collector Atty. Maria Yasmin M. Obillos Mapa.

​Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief PGen Jose Melencio C.Nartatez Jr. was the event's Guest of Honor. Honorees recognized across the public, legal, and media sectors for promoting anti-crime and anti-corruption advocacies included:

• ​Public Attorney's Office (PAO): Chief Atty Persida Rueda Acosta
• ​Office for Transportation Security (OTS): PMGEN Gilberto DC Cruz, Ret (OTS Administrator)
• ​Philippine National Police (PNP): PMGEN Andre P Dizon, PBGEN Jess B Mendez (RD, PRO3), PBGEN Dominic L Baccay (RD, PRO4A), and PCOL Vicente S Cabatingan (C, RID, PRO4A)

• ​National Bureau of Investigation (NBI): Deputy Director Atty. Angelito DLP Magno, Atty. Romeo G Astrero, Jr (C, Homicide Division), Jerome Hernandez, CPA (C, SAU), Rommel J Vallejo, CPA, and John Vincent Bacho, CPA

• ​Local Government: Hon. Benjamin Magalong (Mayor, Baguio City)
• ​Prosecution and Judiciary: Atty. Richard Anthony Fadullon (Prosecutor General, NPS), Deputy State Prosecutor Olivia L Torrevillas (DOJ), Asst. State Prosecutor Christine Fatima V Estepa (DOJ), and Associate Justice Raul B Villanueva (Supreme Court)

• ​Broadcast Media and Journalism: Veteran broadcast journalists Jessica Soho, Gus Abelgas, and John Consulta

​Driving Results at the Port Level
Guided by Collector Mapa’s leadership, Dr. Manaois steered the Paircargo Assessment Composite Division of BOC-NAIA to key operational milestones:
• ​₱26.42 Billion Revenue Generation: Exceeding official collection targets for fiscal year 2025 to help finance critical national infrastructure and social development programs.
• ​Flawless Governance: Achieving a "Zero Audit Findings" rating during strict ISO surveillance audits administered by the Bureau.
• ​Enhanced Border Security: Strategic coordination on major illegal drug interdictions, including hundreds of millions of pesos worth of shabu—and countering large-scale smuggling.

​Institutional Reforms Under Commissioner Nepomuceno:
The commendation reflects broader, institutional reforms led by Commissioner Nepomuceno, whose strategy focuses on end-to-end digitalization to eliminate red tape, aggressive intelligence-sharing to combat smuggling, and strict internal post-clearance audits to enforce personnel accountability.

​The VACC award signals growing civil society confidence in the Bureau of Customs, proving that sustained internal reforms and proactive leadership are actively restoring public trust in the agency.