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Customs' early Sept. collection hits P47-B mark

Published Sep 22, 2023 02:45 am

At A Glance

  • The Bureau of Customs (BOC) says it collected a total of ₱47.2 billion in revenue from Sept. 1 to 19.<br>Around ₱42 million worth of rice sacks were seized and forfeited in Zamboanga City due to the absence of the required Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance.<br>Over ₱31.55 billion were collected from the seizure operations and apprehensions which targeted counterfeit goods, agricultural products, and cigarettes and tobacco.<br>Some 323.52 million liters of fuel were marked from Sept. 9 to 15, bringing the year's total to 13.39 billion liters. This marks a substantial year-on-year increase of 274.63 million liters.<br>Meanwhile, the Customs says it raised ₱749.53 billion worth of fuel as of September 14.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), the government's second largest tax agency, reported that it collected a total of P47.2 billion in revenue from Sept. 1 to 19.

Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio said this on Thursday, Sept. 21, during a meeting with Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno to provide comprehensive updates on the agency's recent accomplishments and ongoing initiatives

The Customs chief also said that ₱42 million worth of rice sacks were seized and forfeited in Zamboanga City due to the absence of the required Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance.

These sacks of rice were turned over to the beneficiaries in Zamboanga City and Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, led by President Marcos.

Rubio added that over ₱31.55 billion were collected from the agency’s 717 seizure operations and apprehensions nationwide. These operations targeted counterfeit goods, agricultural products, and cigarettes and tobacco.

The Customs further said that some 323.52 million liters of fuel were marked from Sept. 9 to 15, bringing the year’s total to 13.39 billion liters.

This marked a substantial year-on-year increase of 274.63 million liters. Meanwhile, the Customs said it raised ₱749.53 billion worth of fuel as of September 14.

ASEAN collaborations

The Customs chief also highlighted during the meeting the collaborative efforts between the agency and the Royal Malaysian Customs to curb the illicit flow of cigarettes between the Philippines and Malaysia.

Both customs administrations agreed to develop concept papers for a joint operation under the ASEAN Customs Enforcement and Compliance Working Group, which aims to bolster cooperation in monitoring and combating the illicit cigarette trade. 

The Customs also reported the transfer of 4,000 metric tons of Thailand white refined sugar to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

The DA has taken charge and is coordinating with relevant authorities to ensure the efficient transfer of this sugar to the NFA Warehouse, where it will serve its intended purpose effectively, the Customs said.

In addition, the BOC said that it sought clearance from the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) for the disposal of forfeited sugar containers through a public auction.

Clearances have already been granted for the Port of Subic, while similar requests are pending for the Manila International Container Port, the agency said.

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