The United Arab Emirates donated one cargo flight loaded with assorted goods to the Philippines to assist those affected by typhoon Carina, the Bureau of Customs reported. The donation arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 on Tuesday, July 30, and was facilitated by...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) exceeded its cumulative revenue target since the start of the Marcos administration's term, generating an additional P126.26 billion. The government's second-largest revenue-generating agency collected P1.73 trillion over the past two years, higher than the P1.601...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), the government's second-largest tax agency, is poised to surpass its revenue target this year, potentially hitting a record of nearly P1 trillion. Assistant Commissioner and Spokesperson Vincent Philip Maronilla said the BOC’s internal target is to exceed its 2024...
By XANDER DAVE CEBALLOS A passport that will ease the customs procedures and reduce administration costs for imports such as commercial samples and exhibition items is set to be implemented. The Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) launched the ATA Carnet...
Department of Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto called on the government’s two main tax agencies to expedite their digitalization efforts to reach the P4.27 trillion target for this year. During a meeting on Wednesday, July 11, Recto discussed with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the...
The Department of Finance (DOF) announced that government revenues have already achieved half of the target for the year in the first semester, indicating a promising outlook for meeting the full-year goal. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said that a total of P2.13 trillion in revenues was...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized over P9.68 billion of illicit drugs from a private yacht in the waters of Batangas. Agents from the BOC, Philippine National Police, and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency investigated a private yacht at a checkpoint in Alitagtag, Batangas that yielded 1.4 tons of...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has expressed support for the acceleration of the implementation of paperless trade through an inclusive and capacity-building intergovernmental platform. The BOC participated in the first Paperless Trade Week hosted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) - Port of Zamboanga destroyed over half a billion pesos worth of smuggled cigarettes at a warehouse in Zamboanga City on June 13. The BOC Port of Zamboanga is ramping up its anti-smuggling efforts in Region 9 and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, resulting...
Cans of fruit cocktail and peaches yielded illegal drugs worth P13.5 million at the Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City. Authorities have intercepted a shipment of illegal drugs valued at P13.5 million last June 7 at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) in Pasay City. Disguised as canned...
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...
