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,...
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), the government's second-largest tax agency, has collected a total of P80.82 billion in April, surpassing the target by almost four percent. This makes the revenue collection for the first four months of the year at P299.6 billion, also exceeding the target collection of...
Parcels declared as commodities from the United States of America and Canada were revealed to contain marijuana and cannabis oil with a combined worth of P3 million, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported Monday, April 29. An inspection by officials of BOC-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) of...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated a shipment of 21,071 grams of dried marijuana, with an estimated value of P29.5 million, at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). According to the BOC, 74 boxes from Thailand arrived at the MICP last April 12 and were found to contain dried...
The Bureau of Customs has vowed to improve trade facilitation efforts and mechanisms, in response to changes in the global economy. In a statement, Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio said the bureau is committed to promoting trade facilitation through new and existing international...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), the government's second-largest tax agency, has exceeded its collection target in the first quarter, driven by improved trade processes and stricter border security measures. Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio said the agency gathered P219.38 billion from January...
Simultaneous operations by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) uncovered counterfeit underwear, hardware products, and various other items in Caloocan City and Bocaue, Bulacan last week. The BOC Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service-Manila International Container Port (CIIS-MICP) reported the...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has exceeded anew its collection target for February, driven by enhanced import valuations, digitalization efforts, as well as advancements in procedures and trade facilitation. In a statement on Tuesday, March 5, Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio reported that...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) intercepted a shipment from Thailand at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) containing dried marijuana or kush inside five balikbayan boxes. This interception, in collaboration with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), involved a shipment valued at...
Photo: Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) The hunt for the blue Bugatti Chiron sports car ended today after the owner turned over the alleged smuggled luxury vehicle to the Bureau of Customs (BOC) after weeks of searching. Photo: Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has committed to support the Regional Intelligence Liaison Offices (RILO) in order to strengthen the collection and exchange of information within the Asia Pacific region. In a statement, Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio highlighted the positive outcomes achieved...
