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...
President Marcos has ordered the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to deploy teams 24/7 to ensure uninterrupted shipment processes nationwide to accommodate the arrival of more ships into the country. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo)...
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...
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...
