In its annual recognition event, the Bureau of Customs – Collection District X honored the Top 10 importers and exporters in Northern Mindanao for the fiscal year 2024, acknowledging their significant contributions to the district’s total revenue collection, which amounted to P42.8 billion pesos. The event was held at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City on February 19, 2025.
The following were recognized as the Top Importers for 2024 which are dominated by oil and petroleum companies:
- Shell Pilipinas Corporation
- Petron Corporation
- Jetti Petroleum, Inc.
- Nestle Philippines, Inc.
- Insular Oil Corporation
- SL Harbour Bulk Terminal Corporation
- Felcor Petroleum Depot Corporation
- BLY Agriventure Trading
- GN Power Kauswagan Ltd. Co.
- Kitrol Holdings Inc.
Meanwhile, the Top Exporters included:
- Philippine Sinter Corporation
- Del Monte Philippines, Inc.
- Pilipinas Kao, Inc.
- Axelum Resources Corporation
- Wilmar Edible Oil Philippines, Inc.
- World Venture Commodities Inc.
- Granexport Manufacturing Corporation
- Newtech Pulp Incorporation
- Jacobi Carbon Philippines, Inc.
- Donau Carbon Philippines Corporation
In his opening remarks, BOC district collector Arthur G. Sevilla, Jr. stated that the past year had been challenging as the Port of Cagayan de Oro was assigned a significantly higher revenue collection target. However, the due diligence of the recognized awardees in paying customs duties and taxes played a crucial role in achieving the port’s remarkable revenue performance for 2024.
“This recognition is a testament to our deep appreciation and commitment to fostering a lasting partnership in the years ahead. As public servants, we remain dedicated to serving you with excellence, actively listening to your concerns and feedback to continuously enhance and streamline our Customs processes,” said Sevilla.
The recognition of outstanding stakeholders is in line with the priority program of Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio, which emphasizes fostering stronger partnerships between the BOC and stakeholders. This initiative aims to enhance collaboration, promote compliance, and ensure the efficient and effective implementation of customs policies for improved trade facilitation and revenue generation.