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Ariel Nepomuceno

Ariel Nepomuceno is the Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) leading reforms to combat corruption and enhance transparency in customs operations. He has implemented strict policies, including disclosure rules and anti-conflict-of-interest measures, and is involved in high-profile cases such as the seizure of luxury vehicles linked to the Discaya family.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Fri, October 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM

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Thu, October 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM

BOC eyes P220M from auction of 13 luxury vehicles

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is targeting to auction 13 luxury vehicles owned by contractors Pacifico and Sarah Discaya by November 15.

Thu, October 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM

BOC defends reforms amid US report on bribery

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has defended its reforms, asserting that proactive measures to combat corruption were implemented before the US State Department cited bribery at the bureau as a deterrent to foreign investment.

Mon, October 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM

Reps wants BOC, LTO execs summoned over smuggled luxury cars

Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon urged the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to summon the heads of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to explain the alleged smuggling of luxury vehicles owned by contractor-couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya.

Sat, October 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM

Filipino-Chinese businessmen back BOC anti-corruption reforms

Filipino-Chinese businessmen, through the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII), are backing the Bureau of Customs' (BOC) aggressive reforms aimed at promoting fair trade and combating corruption.

Sun, September 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM

BOC seizes P8.8M worth of shabu, marijuana from NAIA parcels

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized approximately P8.8 million worth of illegal drugs, including shabu and high-grade marijuana, originating from three unclaimed parcels at a NAIA warehouse.

Mon, September 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM

Swiss national nabbed at Naia with P40.8 million shabu

A Swiss national was apprehended at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 for attempting to smuggle approximately P40.8 million worth of shabu (crystal meth).

Mon, September 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Ejercito pushes for jail time for agri smugglers

Senator JV Ejercito is advocating for harsher penalties, including imprisonment, for agricultural smugglers to combat illegal trade.

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 12:14 PM

BOC seizes 30 vehicles from Discaya family amid probe

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has taken custody of 30 vehicles linked to the Discaya family, an increase from the initial 28, as part of an investigation into alleged import irregularities and unpaid taxes.

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM

BOC personnel ordered to disclose business, familial ties to brokerage industry

Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has mandated all personnel to disclose any business or familial ties to the customs brokerage industry.

Sat, September 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM

BOC finds unpaid duties on 28 luxury cars linked to Discaya family

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has found that most luxury cars linked to the Discaya family under its custody have unpaid duties and taxes.