The Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported that the agency intercepted methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as shabu, with an estimated value P25.31 million at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The seizure, weighing 3.722 kilograms, resulted from a joint operation conducted by the...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has enhanced its relationships with Southeast Asian counterparts by exchanging best practices. During the ASEAN Customs Enforcement and Compliance Working Group (CECWG), the BOC facilitated the exchange of knowledge among customs administrations from various countries,...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has been acknowledged by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) as one of seven government agencies that significantly improved their frontline services to the public throughout 2022. The CSC's Contact Center Ng Bayan has praised the BIR for its consistent...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has introduced a new exemption for certain agricultural producers with annual gross sales of less than P1 million, aimed at streamlining government transactions. According to Revenue Regulations No.12-2023, signed by Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno and...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), the second largest tax agency in the government, surpassed its collection target for the month of September. In a statement, the Customs bureau said that it collected over P79.225 billion in duties and taxes last month. This amount exceeded the target for the period by...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has embarked on a new approach to recover huge delinquent tax debts, using its electronic capabilities. BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. ordered regional directors and other collection officers to use e-mails in serving warrant of garnishments (WGs) to...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) seized thousands of cartons of untaxed perfumes, colognes, and toiletries during a nationwide inspection of malls and retail outlets. The majority of these confiscated items were found in Metro Manila, with the largest seizure occurring at the facilities of...
Candidates running for national and local elections, including barangay positions, no longer need to register with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr. clarified in Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 97-2023 that registration and registration fees are not...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has successfully addressed all complaints and inquiries forwarded by Malacañang during the initial seven months of this year. The 8888 Citizens' Complaint Center, affiliated with the Office of the President, conveyed a total of 842 concerns from January to...
A vessel containing illicit fuel products has been confiscated by the Bureau of Customs in Zamboanga City. In a statement, Customs said the agency has intercepted the M/L Zshahuny II on Sept. 9 at Brgy. Cawit, Zamboanga City for transporting 89,600 liters of smuggled diesel fuel valued at...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Jeron Teng will no longer be part of the Converge FiberXers in the upcoming PBA Commissioner's Cup, the team announced on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Jeron Teng. (PBA Images) Teng’s contract expired last Aug. 31, with the Converge management opting not to sign him for the...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has confiscated over 42,000 sacks of rice in Zamboanga City. In a statement, Customs said the bureau forfeited 42,180 sacks of Alas Jasmine Fragrant rice, valued at P42 million, that were discovered inside a warehouse in Brgy. San Jose Gusu, Zamboanga City. The...
