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The Bureau of Customs collected P934.4 billion in 2025, a 1.9% increase from the P916.7 billion revenue in 2024
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The 2025 preliminary figure was, however, 2.6% lower than the P958.7 billion target for the year
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BOC said the year-on-year growth was achieved despite challenges including lower import volumes, the suspension of rice importation, and global commodity price fluctuations
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BOC conducted 1,024 enforcement operations in 2025 that resulted in the seizure of smuggled and prohibited goods valued at approximately P61.707 billion
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The agency said its governance and system reforms will continue and be strengthened this year
The Bureau of Customs collected revenues amounting to P934.4 billion in 2025, up 1.9% from P916.7 billion in 2024 but down 2.6% from the P958.7-billion target.
In a statement, BOC said the year-on-year growth was achieved despite challenges including lower import volumes, the suspension of rice importation, and global commodity price fluctuations.
“The performance highlighted the positive impact of the bureau’s efficiency, strengthened compliance measures, and the expanded use of digital systems in sustaining the revenue collection,” BOC said.
In terms of border protection, BOC conducted 1,024 enforcement operations in 2025 that resulted in the seizure of smuggled and prohibited goods valued at approximately P61.71 billion, based on preliminary figures.
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BOC said this reflects “strengthened intelligence coordination, enhanced risk profiling, and closer collaboration with law enforcement and regulatory agencies.”
The agency said it also continued to improve oversight of customs bonded warehouses and expanded the use of non-intrusive inspection technologies to ensure regulatory compliance while minimizing disruption to legitimate trade.
In line with its commitment to good governance and institutional integrity, BOC said implemented several reform measures last year.
These include the strict enforcement of the “No Take” policy, the issuance of an anti-conflict of interest directive, the launch of the “Isumbong kay Commissioner” online complaints portal, the rollout of the enhanced BOC Tax Estimator, the revision of the BOC Code of Conduct and Citizens’ Charter, and the establishment of the Balikbayan and OFW Action Center.
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Collectively, BOC said these initiatives “strengthened internal controls, reinforced accountability, and improved public access to customs services.”
BOC also strengthened cooperation with the private sector and has also received commendations from various organizations for its ongoing reform initiatives.
“2025 was more than numbers or milestones — it was a year that showed the Bureau of Customs can transform, proving that integrity, service, and trust are not just ideals, but values we put into action every single day,” Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said.
He added: “Every reform, every operation, every decision we make is about changing the way the public experiences the BOC. As we step into 2026, our mission is clear: to make the Bureau faster, more transparent, and genuinely reliable, and to build an institution that earns the confidence and respect of every Filipino.”
Looking ahead, BOC said it remains committed to sustaining its reform program, deepening partnerships, and harnessing digital innovations to further enhance efficiency and public service.
