Bienvenido Rubio

Bienvenido Rubio is the current Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Philippines, known for his efforts in strengthening border security and anti-smuggling measures. Under his leadership, the BOC has successfully removed the Philippines from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Gray List by implementing strict controls against money laundering and terrorist financing. Commissioner Rubio continues to support President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s national anti-drug campaign and economic stability initiatives.

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Last updated at April 9, 2025.

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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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DA vows action on PHP202M misdeclared fish shipment

On Monday, March 3, the Department of Agriculture vowed to pursue those responsible for a PHP202 million shipment of frozen fish from China that was declared as plant-based commodities.
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BOC seizes P202M smuggled mackerel at Port of Manila

On Monday, authorities seized smuggled frozen mackerel worth P202 million at the Port of Manila following a tip from Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service and Plant Quarantine Service-Bureau of Plant Industry, which led to an alert order on February 13 and subsequent inspections from February 18 to 19.
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BOC's strict border controls remove PH from FATF Gray List

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) played a key role in removing the Philippines from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Gray List.
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Customs intercepts P1.8M undeclared currencies from passenger

On February 21, customs agents at Terminal 1 in Para帽aque City intercepted undeclared foreign currencies valued at over P1.8 million from a Filipino passenger departing for Hong Kong.
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BOC urges owners to pay PHP2.8B for seized luxury cars, avoids seizure

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is urging owners or claimants to settle duties and taxes voluntarily for seized luxury cars worth PHP2.8 billion instead of facing a warrant of seizure and detention.
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BOC intercepts P8.4M worth of marijuana in two seizures

The Bureau of Customs intercepted six parcels containing high-grade marijuana worth over P4.5 million in Pasay City and an additional shipment worth more than P3.9 million in Mabalacat, Pampanga during routine inspections.
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BOC confiscates P85.16B worth of smuggled goods in 2024

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported on Wednesday that it confiscated smuggled goods worth P85.16 billion in 2024 as part of intensified anti-smuggling operations directed by President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.
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Marcos urges BOC to prioritize public interest during 123rd anniversary

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Bureau of Customs (BOC) employees to prioritize public interest while fulfilling their duties during the agency's 123rd founding anniversary at the PICC on Friday.
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