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The Bureau of Customs renewed an agreement with Maya Philippines that advances electronic payment systems
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The memorandum of agreement outlines the integration of Maya’s payment gateway platform into the BOC’s operations
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This will enable stakeholders to pay miscellaneous fees and charges through various channels, including online checkout, bills payment, PayMaya One POS terminals, and Smart Padala centers
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The agreement extends to the collection of duties and taxes for goods processed under informal entry procedures via the BOC’s ePayment Portal System
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) renewed a memorandum of agreement with Maya Philippines, Inc. designed to advance electronic payment systems.
The MOA, signed by Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio and Maya Head of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs Kristoffer Eduard Rada on December 19, outlines the integration of Maya’s payment gateway platform into the BOC’s operations. This will enable stakeholders to pay miscellaneous fees and charges through various innovative channels, including online checkout, bills payment, PayMaya One POS terminals, and Smart Padala centers, BOC said in a statement.
The agreement, initially signed in 2020, extends to the collection of duties and taxes for goods processed under informal entry procedures via the BOC’s ePayment Portal System.
The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) are integral partners in this initiative, highlighting a unified approach to modernizing payment systems.
In remarks during the signing, Rubio expressed confidence the initiative will significantly improve service delivery, strengthen the agency’s commitment to modernization and stakeholder satisfaction, and emphasized the importance of collaboration.
He said: “With the ability to uphold our respective responsibilities outlined in our MOA, we are well-positioned to meet our collective goals and objectives. The Bureau of Customs looks forward to this collaborative partnership with BTr, DBP, and Maya and anticipates even stronger cooperation among all of us in the near future.”
The partnership aligns with Customs Memorandum Order No. 06-2024, which governs implementation of electronic payment systems, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to providing stakeholders with secure and convenient payment options. Through technology and collaboration, the BOC continues to advance a more efficient, transparent, and service-oriented customs administration, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and strategic partnerships that serve the public.
