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The Bureau of Customs is requiring all officials and personnel to disclose any involvement with entities engaged in customs brokerage to prevent conflict of interest
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The directive is contained in Office of the Commissioner Memo No. 51-2025 signed on September 9 by commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno
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It is in line with OCOM Memo No. 39-2025, which prohibits all BOC personnel from engagement in, or the pursuit of commercial or business interests with, entities involved in customs brokerage
All Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials and personnel are now required to disclose any involvement with entities engaged in customs brokerage to prevent conflict of interest.
The directive under Office of the Commissioner (OCOM) Memo No. 51-2025 signed on September 9 is in line with OCOM Memo No. 39-2025, which prohibits all Customs personnel from engagement in, or the pursuit of commercial or business interests with, entities involved in customs brokerage, BOC said in a statement.
OCOM Memo No. 38-2025, issued last July, also mandates the declaration of any familial relationship, by consanguinity or affinity within the fourth civil degree, with individuals involved in customs brokerage businesses, regardless of their role or status in the entities.
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Under OCOM Memo No. 51-2025, all BOC personnel are required to file a verified affidavit declaring either the absence of any business or familial ties in the customs brokerage industry, or full disclosure of such interests where applicable.
Submissions must be made within 10 days from publication or posting of OCOM Memo No. 51-2025, upon assumption of office, transfer of ownership or equity in customs brokerage firms, marriage with a party engaged in customs brokerage, or other similar circumstances.
BOC noted that as provided under the Revised Civil Service Rules and Republic Act No. 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, public servants are prohibited from engaging in private businesses or activities that may unduly influence or interfere with the performance of their official duties.
Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the measure reflects BOC’s “dedication to the highest standards of good governance” and is in line with the administration’s thrust of strengthening transparency and accountability in public institutions.
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“This directive is meant to protect the integrity of our service and ensure that our officials and personnel remain free from any conflict of interest in the performance of their duties,” Nepomuceno said.
