Bienvenido Rubio

Bienvenido Rubio is the Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Philippines, known for his efforts in enhancing customs operations and inter-agency cooperation to combat drug smuggling and protect public health. He has led successful seizures of illegal drugs worth millions of pesos and counterfeit goods, contributing significantly to national security and revenue collection targets.

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Last updated at May 18, 2025.

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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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BOC intercepts USD580K, PHP1.2M from HK-bound passenger

On Wednesday, authorities at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 intercepted an undeclared cash amount totaling USD580,000 and PHP1.2 million from a Hong Kong-bound passenger.
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BOC intercepts PHP10.8M worth of smuggled US cars

Over the weekend, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) intercepted two shipments at the Port of Manila that were misdeclared as 'assorted car accessories and supplies' but actually contained 12 smuggled motor vehicles from the United States with an estimated value of PHP10.8 million.
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BOC seizes PHP15.8B in counterfeit goods, Jan-Apr 2025

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized PHP15.8 billion worth of counterfeit goods from January to April 2025.
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BOC intercepts P9M worth of unauthorized sugar imports

On Thursday, May 29, 2025, authorities intercepted two shipments of sugar at the Port of Manila for lacking necessary import permits.
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BOC seizes PHP16B worth of fake luxury goods

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized over PHP16 billion worth of fake luxury goods during an operation in several warehouses in Divisoria, Manila on May 23.
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BOC seizes misdeclared refined sugar worth PHP28.73M

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized 14 container vans containing misdeclared refined sugar from Vietnam, valued at PHP28.73 million, on Thursday.
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BOC seals warehouse with PHP1.18B worth of suspected smuggled goods

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) inspected a warehouse in Valenzuela City on Thursday, March 13, sealing it with PHP1.18 billion worth of suspected smuggled disposable vapes and used clothing from China.
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BOC exceeds Jan revenue target by PHP1.33B

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) exceeded its revenue collection target by PHP1.33 billion in January 2025.
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