As part of the government’s intensified efforts to combat the proliferation of illegal substances in the country under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Bureau of Customs (BOC), successfully intercepted and seized 914 grams of marijuana concealed within assorted items from Bangkok, Thailand, with an estimated value of PhP1,371,000.00.

In furtherance of its mission to strengthen efforts against illicit trade, a composite team of the Bureau of Customs-Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (BOC-CIIS), Enforcement and Security Service (ESS), and the Philippine Coast Guard-Task Force Aduana (PCG-TFA), conducted an inspection supported by a Letter of Authority (LOA) at a motor service center in Makati City on February 14, 2025. The operation uncovered 16 luxury vehicles and one high-end motorcycle, valued at approximately PhP366 million, suspected to be smuggled.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has successfully advanced digital trade facilitation in ASEAN with the live exchange of the electronic ASEAN Customs Declaration Document (ACDD) between the Philippines, Lao PDR, and Brunei, as officially announced by the ASEAN Secretariat. This milestone, made possible through the ASEAN Single Window (ASW) regional gateway, marks a significant step toward seamless and efficient cross-border trade in the region.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) continued to play a crucial role in supporting the Philippines’ national development by collecting PhP931.046 billion in revenues in 2024 which directly contributes to funding vital public services in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas vision. This revenue collection was achieved by the BOC despite the lower 2024 baseline due to the impact of tariff reduction in rice and selected electronic vehicles, and deferment of priority reforms such as excise tax on pick-ups under the Capital Market Promotion Efficiency Act.

A staggering P1.4 billion worth of imported luxury vehicles—including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maybach, and Maserati—were found in warehouses located in Pasay City and Parañaque City by an operation by the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) on February 13, 2025.

Reaffirming its commitment to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to intensify efforts to combat smuggling and illegal drug trafficking, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Clark Customs Anti-Illegal Drug Task Force (CAIDTF), along with the Philippine National Police—Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEG), Department of Justice (DOJ), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and local officials from Brgy. Dau, Mabalacat Pampanga seized 2.644 kilograms of high-grade marijuana, or “Kush,” with an estimated value of P3,966,000.

In line with its enhanced enforcement measures against illegal importation, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Legazpi—Enforcement and Security Service (ESS), has reinforced its collaboration with partner law enforcement agencies to safeguard public health and uphold the integrity of the textile industry. As part of these efforts, the BOC has taken custody of 45 bales of used clothing “Ukay-Ukay” worth approximately PhP291,000, which were apprehended by Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) thru operations in Pasacao and Sorsogon.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) made substantial progress in improving customs processes in 2024, embracing technology and collaboration to help businesses and individuals navigate trade more smoothly. Key regulatory initiatives and digital advancements have contributed to these improvements, with a primary focus on streamlining operation, improving efficiency, and increasing revenue collection.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), successfully intercepted 28.296 kilograms of high-grade marijuana, commonly known as Kush, with an estimated value of PhP39.6 million. The illegal drugs were discovered inside a consolidated shipment of balikbayan boxes that arrived at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) from Canada.