On 16 December 2024, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), in coordination with the Department of Agriculture (DA), inspected nine warehouses in Bocaue and Balagtas, Bulacan, which were found storing an estimated PhP661 million worth of suspected smuggled rice.

In a successful interdiction operation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, the Bureau of Customs (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (IADITG), seized more than nine (9) kilograms of methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as shabu, with an estimated street value of PhP63 million.

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in close coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), successfully intercepted a parcel containing kush, a high-grade marijuana, valued at PhP1.4 million on December 10, 2024, at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) in Pasay City.

In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to achieving food security and “zero hunger,” the spearheaded the donation of 21 containers of frozen mackerel, valued at PhP178.5 million, which were seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC). The donation was formally turned over to the Department of Agriculture (DA) on December 14, 2024, during the President’s inspection at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). This initiative highlights President Marcos’ dedication to ensuring the availability of essential food supplies for Filipino communities, while reinforcing the government’s commitment to transparency and lawful processes.

In a comprehensive command conference last 11 December 2024, the Bureau of Customs – Intelligence Group (BOC-IG), reviewed their annual performance and reflected on monumental accomplishments for the year.

As part of the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) strengthened anti-illegal drug campaign, the BOC-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), intercepted parcels containing kush, a high-grade marijuana, and ecstasy tablets with a total estimated street value of PhP12,996,700 on December 5, 2024, at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) in Pasay City.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Manila International Container Port (MICP) successfully generated PhP1.802 million in revenue from a public auction held on November 29, 2024.

The auction included thirteen containers from four sale lots, including items such as sandals, inflatable pools, cylindrical hinges, sodium sulphate, fire-protective board kits, one unit used motor vehicle, and other assorted goods.

In a coordinated effort, a composite team from the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Philippine National Police-Maritime Group (PNP-MG), Regional Maritime Unit 5, and Ligao Maritime Law Enforcement Team (MLET) intercepted a motorized banca, “Susie,” which was found to be carrying 377 master cases of undocumented cigarettes valued at PhP21,602,100. The operation took place on November 21, 2024, in the sea waters of Brgy., Marigondon, Pio Duran, Albay.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) participated in the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) – North Luzon General Membership Meeting on December 04, 2024, in Tarlac City to demonstrate its commitment to strengthening trade facilitation and enhancing partnerships with the business sector.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently participated in the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Workshop for the Philippine BOC in Tokyo, Japan. The weeklong event provided an opportunity to learn from Japan Customs’ best practices and reinforce its commitment to advancing trade facilitation, supply chain security, and stakeholder collaboration.