The Bureau of Customs – Intelligence Group (BOC-IG) vowed to boost border security and inter-agency cooperation in the Visayas region. At the recent 3rd Inter-Agency Intelligence Summit in Cebu, law enforcement officials from various agencies shared best practices and intelligence...
Revenue collection by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) grew by seven percent from January to May of this year. During the Department of Finance's Executive Committee meeting, BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio reported that its revenue performance increased to P330.27 billion as of May 13. This...
In response to the shifting consumer preferences towards e-commerce, the Department of Finance (DOF) wants to bring the country's tax collection system in line with the best practices of three leading Asian nations. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) participated in the 6th Global Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Conference, which brought together customs administrations and stakeholders from around the world. Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio led the Philippine delegation at the conference, which included...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has rolled out a new regulation that will establish uniformity in collecting fees and charges to enhance transparency and streamline operations. Under Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 02-2024, all stakeholders, including shipping lines, airlines, importers,...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) collaborated with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to seize a shipment containing ecstasy valued at P68 million. Disguised within a box labeled as "dog food," the BOC-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) said the X-ray Inspection Project identified...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has acknowledged the Department of Finance's (DOF) role in achieving higher tax collections and executing successful enforcement operations. In a Facebook post, BIR Commissioner Romeo “Jun” Lumagui Jr. expressed his appreciation for the unwavering guidance...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Clark, in collaboration with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and other enforcement units, apprehended a suspect in possession of 1,900 grams of High-Grade Marijuana, commonly known as "Kush." The interception, with an estimated value of...
In response to President Marcos' directive to crack down on tobacco smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) successfully intercepted an attempted smuggling operation that originated from Singapore. In a statement, Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio, said the shipment of illicit cigarettes...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is reminding arriving and departing travelers against transporting foreign currency exceeding $10,000 and Philippine peso exceeding P50,000 without making the required declaration. In a statement on Thursday, May 8, the BOC reiterated its stringent enforcement of...
Passengers arriving in or departing from the Philippines will soon experience a seamless customs process with the upcoming implementation of a unified QR Code in the e-Travel System. Starting on May 10, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized shabu valued at P56.4 million concealed in a balikbayan box that arrived at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) from Thailand. According to Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio, the shabu packets, totaling 8,294 grams, tested positive for drugs...
