Ariel Nepomuceno

Ariel Nepomuceno is the current commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Philippines, appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 1, 2025, to enhance border security and combat smuggling. He has already seized significant illegal shipments, including vape products worth P40.5 million and shabu valued at P749 million, demonstrating his commitment to professionalizing customs operations and rebuilding public trust.

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Last updated at July 31, 2025.

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BoC exceeds July target by PHP1.094B despite work suspension

Bureau of Customs (BoC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno announced on Friday that his office exceeded the July 2025 collection target by PHP1.094 billion, raising P85.459 billion.
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BOC seizes P40.5M worth of smuggled vapes

The Bureau of Customs seized P40.5 million worth of smuggled vape products from China at the Manila International Container Port on July 14, 2025.
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BOC seizes P749M shabu in balikbayan boxes

BOC operatives seized a shipment containing 110 kilograms of shabu concealed in four balikbayan boxes from California, USA at the Manila International Container Port on Thursday.
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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.
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Alejandro named OCD OIC after Nepomuceno moves to BOC

Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV has been appointed as officer-in-charge of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) after former Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno was named the new Bureau of Customs chief.
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Marcos Jr instructs new BOC chief to boost border security

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has instructed the new Bureau of Customs (BOC) chief, Ariel Nepomuceno, to enhance border protection and intensify the government's campaign against smuggling.
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Marcos appoints Ariel Nepomuceno as new BOC commissioner

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. appointed Ariel Nepomuceno as the new commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday, replacing Bienvenido Rubio who submitted his courtesy resignation last May.
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OCD directs blue alert in Ilocos Region for Eleksyon 2025

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has directed regional offices to intensify alert and preparedness measures for the upcoming Eleksyon 2025 elections on May 12, specifically raising a blue alert status across the Ilocos Region from May 9 to 14.
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OCD stresses engineering solutions, duck-cover-hold technique, and gov’t coordination for quake preparedness

Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator Usec. Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized three key areas for earthquake preparedness during a recent Security Bank Townhall.
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P203.8M for Kanlaon Volcano response in Negros LGUs

Four local government units (LGUs) in Negros Island will receive P203.8 million from the national government to support ongoing response efforts related to Kanlaon Volcano, as announced by Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno during a press briefing in Bacolod City on Thursday, May 1.
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