The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) has intercepted a shipment containing 323 grams of high-grade marijuana, or kush, with an estimated value of P4.5 million. In a statement on Saturday, June 1, the BOC said the parcel, falsely labeled as a "gift," originated...
In light of the country's expected slower growth this year, the economic managers have adjusted downward the projected tax collections for the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman confirmed to Manila Bulletin on Saturday, June 1,...
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) is eyeing a new system that will allow the lodging of standardized information on import and export requirements nationwide and in neighborhood countries. This comes after a Public-Private Partnership proposal received from the Department of Information and...
Smuggled cigarettes with a total worth of P2.3 million were intercepted in Iligan City checpoint, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported. The BOC said that the agents from District 10 led an operation that yielded 2,899 reams of undocumented Fort and Cannon Methol cigarettes on May 16 at a checkpoint...
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...
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,...
