The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted 14,396 grams of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, or shabu, valued at P97,892,800 at NAIA Terminal 3 on January 16, 2025. A meticulous inspection involving x-ray scanning, K9 assistance, and a thorough physical examination led to the discovery of the illegal drugs which were concealed inside the luggage of…
by Bernie Anabo The Bureau of Customs (BOC), in coordination with the Department of Agriculture (DA), inspected nine warehouses in Bocaue and Balagtas, Bulacan, which were found storing an estimated P661 million worth of suspected smuggled rice. The operation was initiated following derogatory information alleging that the warehouses harbored imported rice without proof of payment…
The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in close coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), successfully intercepted a parcel containing kush, high-grade marijuana, valued at P1.4 million on December 10, 2024, at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) in Pasay City. The shipment,…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) unequivocally condemns the illicit trade of vape products and all associated unlawful activities, assuring the public of our unwavering commitment to combat this issue. Accordingly, BOC will steadfastly uphold the provisions outlined in Republic Act No. 11900, the ‘Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act,’ and Republic Act No. 10863,…
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Compliance Division (EPCD) under the BOC Enforcement Group (EG), intercepted two packages containing rare and highly valued agarwood worth P4,275,000 on November 6, 2024, at a warehouse in Pasay City. The packages, declared mahogany chips, were shipped by an…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Clark, in its continued efforts to combat illegal drugs, seized 526 grams of high-grade marijuana, or “Kush,” valued at PhP789,000 in cooperation with the Customs Anti-Illegal Drug Task Force (CAIDTF), the Philippine National Police – Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEG), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Pampanga District…
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) played a pivotal role in the 34th Meeting of the World Customs Organization Asia/Pacific (WCO A/P) Regional Contact Points (RCP) in Hong Kong, China from October 21 to October 25, 2024. Since assuming the vice-chairpersonship of the WCO A/P in July this year, Hong Kong Customs has hosted its…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) hosted a study visit from October 28, 2024, to October 30, 2024, for delegates from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and customs officials from Southeast Asia, aimed at bolstering strategies in hazardous waste management. The visit, conducted under the Passenger and Cargo Control Programme (PCCP) of…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has once again surpassed its monthly revenue target, underscoring the agency’s role as a foundational pillar in the nation’s economic framework. This achievement is not merely a financial marker but a testament to a deeply rooted culture of service excellence and an unwavering commitment to the public good. At the…
The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted a parcel containing PhP10.01 million worth of high-grade marijuana, or “kush,” on October 30, 2024. A thorough physical examination revealed 7,154 grams of kush concealed within the parcel, with an estimated street value of P10,015,600. The intercepted drugs were handed over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement…