The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the International Trade Center (ITC) recently convened virtually to discuss progress and prioritize activities under the ARISE Plus Philippines Project. The meeting was part of a work planning exercise aimed at fostering effective coordination among project partners and ensuring full ownership of key trade facilitation initiatives during implementation.

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), intercepted a parcel containing Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, locally known as “shabu,” valued at PhP1.564 million on November 13, 2024, at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) in Pasay City.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio received recognitions at the Gawad Pilipino Awards 2024, held on November 19, 2024. The event honored individuals and institutions demonstrating exceptional service and dedication to the nation.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has furthered its commitment to modernizing trade processes by strengthening its partnership with the private sector during the recent “Enabling Cross-Border Paperless Trade” seminar. The event was organized by the Pan Asian E-commerce Alliance (PAA) and hosted by InterCommerce Network Services Inc. at Makati City.

On October 30, 2024, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Clark intercepted 178 spiderlings concealed in an air parcel declared as “Hairclips” from Indonesia. Upon physical examination, the subject air parcel was found to contain 157 vials of live spiders, while 21 held deceased specimens. The subject parcel bound to Valenzuela City, was flagged for physical examination due to a suspicious declaration by the consignee.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) strongly condemns the illicit trade of vape products and all associated unlawful activities.

Accordingly, BOC will be steadfast in its commitment in upholding the provisions outlined in Republic Act No. 11900, the ‘Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act,’ and Republic Act No. 10863, the ‘Customs Modernization and Tariff Act,’.

A series of operations conducted by the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) Manila International Container Port-Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (MICP-CIIS) in the previous week led to the discovery of P1.944 billion worth of dried tobacco, fake goods, used clothing, and other items in several warehouses in the province of Bulacan.

The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Compliance Division (EPCD) under the BOC Enforcement Group (EG), intercepted two packages containing rare and highly valued agarwood worth PhP4,275,000 on November 6, 2024, at a warehouse in Pasay City.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC)—Port of Clark has foiled another drug smuggling attempt through the interception of a parcel that arrived on October 25, 2024, containing marijuana resin disguised as raw honey in plastic bottles from California, U.S.A.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has received reports about a new scam in which individuals impersonate the Commissioner of Customs on WhatsApp to extort payments. These scammers pose as the Commissioner, misleading individuals into thinking they are engaging in legitimate transactions and soliciting payments for customs-related services.