The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized P5.5 billion worth of illegally imported cigarettes and counterfeit items in a warehouse in Bulacan. The operation, conducted by the BOC-Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) on Friday, Aug. 30, was initiated following a letter of...
Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio has instructed the Intelligence Group to launch an immediate investigation into the alledged recycling and resale of seized vape products. In a memorandum dated July 29, Rubio ordered Bureau of Customs (BOC) Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Group Jubymax...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized P38.8 million worth of dried marijuana from Thailand at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) last week. According to the BOC, the contraband was discovered after the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) Field Station at the MICP...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), the government's second largest tax agency, has surpassed its revenue collection target for the first half of 2024, bringing in P456.053 billion from January to June. In a statement on Monday, July 8, the Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio said the amount...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday, June 6, said it will adhere to President Marcos' directive to implement around-the-clock shipment processing nationwide. The BOC has affirmed to coordinate with all supply chain stakeholders to achieve a seamless 24/7 operation. “This includes shipping...
State coffers from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) continued to improve in May as it grew by 4.9 percent compared to last year. The BOC reported that it collected over P81.75 billion in revenues last month, surpassing the target of P79.62 billion by 2.6 percent and the P77.92 billion collected in May...
Smuggled cigarettes with a total value of P17.7 million were seized by the Bureau of Customs in the Port of Davao. During an inspection, the BOC, along with Task Force Davao, yielded 15,150 reams of cigarettes, 35 sacks of assorted shoes, and one unit of truck. The BOC-Davao is set to file the...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and local industry leaders convened for the first general assembly of the Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (CICAC). The assembly aimed to streamline customs clearance processes, achieve revenue targets, and address industry-specific challenges,...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has revamped customs procedures at key airports by introducing modern scanning machines, ensuring swift processing for air travelers. Rapiscan 920CT scanner Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio announced the deployment of the Rapiscan 920CT (Computed...
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...
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...
