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Bureau of Customs

BoC

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is a government agency tasked with enforcing customs laws, combating smuggling, and improving revenue collection in the Philippines. It has been implementing reforms to enhance transparency, digitalize operations, and address corruption following international scrutiny. Recent efforts include seizing smuggled goods, auctioning confiscated luxury vehicles, and partnering with the LTO to combat vehicle smuggling.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Fri, October 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM

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Recent developments on Bureau of Customs

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM

BOC seizes P13 million worth of smuggled carrots from China

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated smuggled carrots from China valued at P13 million at the Port of Manila.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 12:50 PM

BOC to auction 13 luxury cars worth P200 million

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will auction 13 luxury cars confiscated from contractor couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya starting November 15, 2025.

Tue, October 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM

LTO, BOC formalize partnership vs vehicle smuggling

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to enhance their collaborative efforts in curbing vehicle smuggling and ensuring the integrity of imported vehicle registration.

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Senate cites 3 in contempt over agricultural smuggling testimonies

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform has cited three individuals in contempt for allegedly providing false testimonies during a hearing on agricultural smuggling.

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM

Pangilinan sees parallels between agri-smuggling, Pogo operations

Senator Francis Pangilinan highlighted striking similarities between agricultural smuggling schemes and the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (Pogos).

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM

Pasay court denies contractor's habeas corpus plea, upholds Senate detention

A Pasay court has denied the habeas corpus petition filed by contractor Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya II, upholding his continued detention in the Senate.

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 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM

ICI seeks forfeiture of P5 billion in assets linked to flood control anomalies

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is seeking the forfeiture of approximately P5 billion in assets frozen by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) in connection with flood control anomalies.

Tue, October 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM

BOC launches sweeping reforms to curb corruption after US State Dept. listing

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is implementing a sweeping reform agenda to curb corruption following its inclusion in a list of corrupt offices by the US Department of State.

Tue, October 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM

Senate panel seeks revenue collection reforms amid missed targets

The Senate Committee on Finance is pushing for reforms in the government's revenue collection strategy due to consistent 'missed targets'.