PNP Chief Police General Nicolas D. Torre visited the Bureau of Customs (BOC) today, renewing the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) commitment to support the BOC in its efforts to combat corruption, smuggling, and national security threats. The visit highlights the continued importance of inter-agency collaboration in advancing public service reforms and building public trust in government.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) warns the public about a rising number of fake Facebook accounts unlawfully using its name, logo, and branding, including impersonating BOC officials to mislead the public.

In a historic step towards restoring integrity and public trust in the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, on 10 July 2025, has issued a landmark memorandum strictly prohibiting all officials, employees, and personnel from holding any business or financial interest in Customs Brokerage operations. This sweeping reform responds to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for good governance, and is part of the agency’s intensified efforts to eliminate conflicts of interest and reinforce transparency within its ranks.

In support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push for enhancement of trade facilitation and improvement of business environment under the “Bagong Pilipinas” vision, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) hosted the official launching of the National Time Release Study (NTRS) on 03 July 2025.

In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen national food security and protect the interests of local farmers, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), together with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), conducted a joint inspection at the Port of Subic on 8 July 2025. The inspection uncovered misdeclared agricultural products in ten (10) 40-foot containers. These shipments, initially declared as “Chicken Lollipops” or “Chicken Poppers,” were found to contain agricultural commodities, including carrots, white onions, and frozen mackerel.

In his first official policy move as head of the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno issued a memorandum on July 2, 2025 suspending the implementation of all previously approved but unserved Letters of Authority (LOAs) and Mission Orders (MOs).

Marking a new chapter for the Bureau of Customs (BOC), newly appointed Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno formally assumed office on Tuesday, 01 July 2025.

Commissioner Nepomuceno brings to the BOC years of experience in public service, having previously held key leadership roles including Executive Director of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Undersecretary of the Office of Civil Defense.

In line with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive to intensify the enforcement of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, the Bureau of Customs Port of Manila (BOC-POM) seized over ₱34 million worth of misdeclared agricultural products.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) through Port of Cagayan de Oro (CDO) in coordination with the Department of Agriculture, successfully foiled a smuggling attempt involving an estimated 25,500 kilograms of red onions concealed with boxes of egg noodles, following a spot-check inspection conducted in Mindanao Container Terminal at PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority Compound, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.

Consistent with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s to combat illicit financial activities, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted undeclared foreign currency from a departing passenger at NAIA Terminal 3 on June 25, 2025.