Championing the modernization of customs practices and the advancement of global trade, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) actively participated in the World Customs Organization (WCO) Global Forum on Origin Interconnectivity held on 3-4 February 2025 at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Cebu in collaboration with the Seaport Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group-VII (SIDITG-VII), intercepted two suspects carrying 25 kilograms of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, commonly known as “Shabu,” valued at approximately PhP170 million during a targeted anti-drug operation at Pier 5, Cebu City. 

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) celebrated its 123rd founding anniversary on February 7, 2025, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as the guest of honor. The event brought together key government officials and customs personnel to highlight the agency’s achievements, ongoing modernization efforts, and steadfast commitment to integrity in public service.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Port of Manila (POM) successfully intercepted a shipment declared as ‘Vermicelli and Custard Sauce’ from Pakistan, which arrived on January 15, 2025, and was found to contain methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as ‘shabu,’ valued at approximately PhP2.7 billion.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), intercepted an outbound cargo containing rare and highly valued agarwood weighing one kilogram and worth PhP750,000 on January 31, 2025, at a warehouse in Pasay City.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), as Chair of the National Single Window – Technical Working Group (NSW-TWG), participated in the Special Session of the National Single Window Steering Committee (NSWSC) on 30 January 2025 at the Podium Conference Room, Department of Finance (DOF) Building, Manila City.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) participated in the Capacity Building Program under the Bulk and Breakbulk Cargo Clearance Enhancement Program (BBBCCEP) from January 13 to 18, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand, to enhance technical expertise in cargo surveying techniques, reinforcing its commitment to trade facilitation and supply chain security.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) commemorated International Customs Day on January 27, 2025, under the theme “Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity,” set by the World Customs Organization (WCO). The event recognized partner stakeholders who share the BOC and WCO’s mission to promote international trade efficiency, security, and sustainable growth.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through enhanced profiling and x-ray screening, successfully intercepted a shipment at the Port of Clark containing Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, commonly known as “Shabu,” concealed inside four (4) aluminum tubes. Weighing approximately 1,502.9269 grams and valued at ₱10.219 million, the shipment originated from the United States and was falsely declared as a “Black Vinyl Window Made Out of PVC.”

The Bureau of Customs-Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (BOC-CIIS) marked the celebration of its 38th founding anniversary on Monday, Jan. 27, with a ceremonial donation to the GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF).

BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio, Intelligence Group Deputy Commissioner Juvymax Uy, and CIIS Director Verne Enciso led the turnover of the cash donation, which will be used to build schools and bridges in calamity-stricken areas, especially in Camarines Sur.