The Bureau of Customs (BOC) would like to address recent reports about rice shipments accumulating at Manila ports, raising concerns over potential delays and their effect on rice prices. The BOC clarifies that the situation is not related to port congestion but stems from pending actions required by consignees for the release of these shipments.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated over PhP20 million worth of smuggled fuel found and two vessels in Navotas on September 18, 2024. The two fuel tankers are now under the custody of the Bureau for their alleged involvement in the illegal fuel transfer, or “paihi” modus.

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in close collaboration with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), successfully intercepted parcels containing illegal drugs at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) in Pasay City on September 12, 2024.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Subic has recently intercepted illegal shipments of agricultural products and cigarettes, with a combined value of approximately PhP 136.59 million.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) conducted a major enforcement operation on September 5, 2024, in a warehouse in Parañaque City, uncovering PhP85 million worth of meat products and foodstuffs with foreign markings.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) successfully seized various goods valued at PhP4.8 billion during an operation in Binondo, Manila, on September 6, 2024.

Armed with a Letter of Authority (LOA) presented to the building administrator, BOC operatives inspected storage areas and warehouses located on the 3rd to 12th floors of the building.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has exceeded its revenue collection target for January to August 2024. Preliminary reports indicate that the BOC collected a total of PhP614.781 billion during this period, surpassing the target of PhP609.592 billion by 0.9%, or PhP5.189 billion. This achievement reflects a significant 5.7% increase, or PhP33.290 billion, compared to the PhP581.491 billion collected during the same period in 2023.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), in collaboration with the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) and supported by the EU-ARISE Plus Philippines Project under its Output 4 Component on Trade Facilitation, successfully conducted a workshop titled “Emerging Trade Facilitation Tools and Initiatives for the Philippine Trade Facilitation Committee (PTFC)” on August 27, 2024, at the PTTC in Pasay City.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) intercepted a shipment from the United States containing P350,000 worth of cannabis-infused vapes at the Port of Clark.

The shipment arrived on August 26, 2024, and was declared as “Home Decor Lift Top End Table with Charging Station and Wheels, Sofa Side Table with USB Port + AC Outlets, Movable Bedside Nightstand.” However, the X-ray Inspection Project scanner flagged the item for further examination. Likewise, the K-9 unit also detected the presence of illegal substances.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) held its 6th Customs and Industry Consultative Advisory Council (CICAC) meeting on August 30, 2024, hosted by the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PhilExport), at the Rizal Park Hotel, Manila, underscoring its firm commitment of enhancing collaboration with stakeholders.