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Bureau of Customs

BoC

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is a government agency responsible for enforcing customs laws, preventing smuggling, and protecting the country's revenue and public health. Recent operations include the seizure of large quantities of illegal drugs, luxury vehicles linked to government contractors, and smuggled agricultural products. The BOC continues to enhance its efforts in border control and customs enforcement under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s administration.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sun, September 7, 2025 at 5:45 AM

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Tue, September 9, 2025 at 12:14 PM

BOC seizes 30 vehicles linked to Discaya family

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized a total of 30 vehicles linked to the Discaya family as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in their importations and taxes.

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM

BOC chief orders personnel to disclose ties with brokers

BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno ordered all personnel to disclose any ties with customs brokers to enhance transparency and integrity in government service.

Sat, September 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM

BOC finds no duties, taxes paid on 28 luxury cars

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has confirmed that most of the 28 luxury cars linked to the Discaya family have no records of paid duties and taxes, raising strong suspicions of smuggling.

Fri, September 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM

P15.7M worth of smuggled cigarettes seized in Cotabato

Authorities seized alleged smuggled cigarettes worth P15.7 million at a checkpoint in Pigcawayan, Cotabato on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM

BOC seizes P476M shabu from US-bound balikbayan boxes

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized approximately 70 kilograms of suspected shabu, valued at P476 million, hidden within three balikbayan boxes originating from Long Beach, California.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM

PCAB revokes 9 construction licenses over bid rigging admission

The Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) has revoked the licenses of nine construction firms owned or controlled by Sarah and Curlee Discaya.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM

BOC takes custody of 28 luxury vehicles linked to contractor

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has taken custody of 28 luxury vehicles linked to contractor Sarah Discaya, with 16 additional vehicles surrendered by the family.

Sun, August 31, 2025 at 7:52 AM

P75M shabu seized in Clark warehouse

Authorities successfully seized an estimated P75 million worth of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, also known as shabu, in a warehouse located in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.

Thu, August 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM

Govt budget deficit narrows in July due to revenue surge

The national government's budget deficit narrowed to P18.9 billion in July, a 34.4% decrease from the previous year.

Wed, August 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM

DA Sec says limited powers hinder conviction of agri smugglers

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. attributed the lack of convictions for agriculture smugglers to the Department of Agriculture's (DA) limited enforcement powers, despite numerous arrests and seizures.