BOC suspends LOAs and MOs issued before July 2

Newly appointed Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has suspended the implementation of all previously approved but unserved Letters of Authority (LOAs) and Mission Orders (MOs) issued before July 2.

The suspension applies to all LOAs and MOs issued prior to July 2, 2025, that have yet to be served and covers all units under the Intelligence and Enforcement Groups.

In a memorandum dated July 2, Nepomuceno instructed deputy commissioners to submit status reports on all LOAs and MOs from January 1 to June 30 within 24 hours.

This directive is part of the BOC's commitment to professionalizing government operations and intensifying anti-smuggling efforts as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., emphasizing that enforcement actions must be legal, current, and in line with renewed focus on professionalism and institutional accountability.

Nepomuceno promises aggressive reforms under his leadership to prioritize lawful enforcement and rebuild public trust in the institution.