As part of its continuing efforts to enhance trade facilitation, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently participated in the Philippine-British Meat Trade Briefing and Reception organized by the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines.
This significant event, in partnership with the UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), reflects sustained efforts to streamline trade processes between the UK and the Philippines.

One of the core objectives of this briefing is to advance the British Chamber’s mission of mitigating inflation and promoting food security, which are crucial for maintaining economic resilience and public health.

On behalf of Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio, the Acting Deputy Commissioner of the Management Information Systems and Technology Group (MISTG) of the BOC shared insights on the Bureau’s regulatory developments on trade through digitalization.

During the presentation, Acting Deputy Commissioner Michael Fermin shared BOC’s accomplishments under the 5-Point Priority Program, including the continued effort to simplify cross-border trade procedures marked by the implementation of the ASEAN Single Window System, facilitating e-Certificates of Origin, the ASEAN Customs Declaration Document, and the recent electronic Phytosanitary Certificate with ASEAN Member States, among others.

Under the leadership of Commissioner Rubio, the Bureau has bagged several successes in all aspects of the BOC’s mandates. The Commissioner expressed: “As an advocate for the continuous improvement of cross-border trade myself, I would like to emphasize the fundamental role this event plays in achieving our goals, fostering stronger international partnerships, driving economic growth, and streamlining our processes to better serve the public and our stakeholders.”