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Manila Bulletin devider Business devider Customs introduces digital data collection system

Customs introduces digital data collection system

Published Nov 22, 2023 05:58 am

At A Glance

  • The Bureau of Customs (BOC) launched the E-Travel Customs System to streamline the passenger experience at airport terminals.<br>The system combines the Electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and Electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) eTravel System.<br>Implemented at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1, the system is a joint initiative with the BI, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and the Department of Information and Communications Technology.<br>The initiative aims to digitize data collection processes for travelers and crew members arriving in and departing from the Philippines.<br>The E-Travel Customs System aims to optimize border control, enhance health surveillance, and facilitate economic data analysis.<br>A key feature is its Electronic Customs Baggage and Currency Declaration interface, previously a component of the BOC's I-Declare System and launched on June 29, 2022.<br>Travelers and crew members can utilize a user-friendly and single web portal that integrates the border control requirements of the Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Quarantine, Bureau of Customs, and the BSP.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has launched the E-Travel Customs System, a unified digital data collection platform designed to streamline the passenger experience at airport terminals.

Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio said the new system has combined the Electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and Electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) eTravel System.

The system, which was implemented at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1, is a joint initiative with the BI, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and the Department of Information and Communications Technology.

“It is a pivotal step in digitizing data collection processes for travelers and crew members arriving in and departing from the Philippines,” Rubio said in a statement on Wednesday, Nov. 22.

“This collaborative initiative aims to optimize border control, enhance health surveillance, and facilitate economic data analysis,” he aaded.

A key feature the E-Travel Customs System is its Electronic Customs Baggage and Currency Declaration interface, which was previously a component of the BOC's I-Declare System and was launched on June 29, 2022.

“Travelers and crew members can now utilize a user-friendly and single web portal which integrates the border control requirements of the Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Quarantine, Bureau of Customs and the BSP,” Rubio said.

He added the E-Travel Customs System will revolutionize customs processes, saying “This collaborative initiative demonstrates our commitment to innovation and efficiency in customs management. 

“The E-Travel Customs System will play a pivotal role in ensuring the security of our borders and fostering a seamless travel experience for all. We are dedicated to advancing our customs practices, aligning with global standards, and safeguarding the interests of our nation,” Rubio said.

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