The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu is thrilled to announce its active participation in the Central Visayas Investment Assistance Officers Network (CVIAN), a dynamic inter-agency technical working group envisioned by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). This collaborative initiative aims to bolster the business and investment climate in the Central Visayas Region by fostering inter-agency networking for investments promotion and front-line investment facilitation for potential and existing investors.

The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in collaboration with the Bureau’s Enforcement and Security Service – Environmental Protection & Compliance Division (ESS-EPCD) and operatives from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), has intercepted a shipment of exotic wildlife at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) donated 4,000 MT (80,000 bags) of forfeited Thailand White Sugar to the Department of Agriculture (DA) today, August 1, 2023, through the signing of the Deed of Donation and Acceptance.

On July 28, 2023, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Port of Davao, conducted a physical examination of two abandoned containers, purportedly containing brand-new cars, but actually found to contain used luxury motor vehicles.

Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu Acting District Collector Ciriaco Ugay and the Subport of Mactan, led by Collector Gerardo A. Campo, convened in a fruitful meeting to discuss significant achievements and updates at the Subport.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Iloilo, along with other government agencies and private sectors, welcomed the maiden voyage of MV Kiti Bhum, an international containerized vessel operated by Regional Container Lines (RCL). To mark this significant event in the City and Province of Iloilo, a brief inauguration ceremony was held at the Philippine Ports Authority on July 22, 2023.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has taken a significant step to enhance revenue collection, streamline customs processes, and secure trade by partnering with the Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL). The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA ) on Data Sharing signed on July 21, 2023.

Under the leadership of Bureau of Customs (BOC) District Collector Erastus Sandino B. Austria, customs examiners, appraisers and officers from the Entry Processing Unit of the Port of Cagayan de Oro and the Sub-port of Mindanao Container Terminal undergo refresher courses on the assessment procedure of BOC.

The Bureau of Customs – Port of Subic, led by District Collector Carmelita M. Talusan, celebrated its 30th Founding Anniversary, marking three decades of unwavering commitment to excellence and service. The occasion commenced on June 17, 2023, and was celebrated with a month-long series of events focused on the community, personnel training, and recognition of stakeholders and partner agencies.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) strongly supports the implementation of Executive Order No. 18 which mandated the establishment of Green Lanes for strategic investments. Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio, alongside key officials, witnessed the historic launch and covenant signing of the EO on July 13, 2023, at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Pasay City.