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Modernization, improved clearance processes, NSW onboarding lead BOC 2021 priorities

BOC’s 10-priority programs for 2021 include implementing its modernization, enhancing export clearance…
  • January 11, 2021
  • 4 minute read

Seized parcel from Netherlands yields P1M ecstasy pills

• A parcel containing 535 ecstasy tablets valued at P1 million was…
  • January 8, 2021
  • 1 minute read

BOC gets P2.6B budget under 2021 GAA

A P2.6-billion budget was allocated to the Bureau of Customs (BOC) under…
  • January 8, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PH trade sinks in Nov; imports down 18.9% but exports rise 3%

Philippine merchandise trade declined for the 10th month in a row in…
  • January 8, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Customs processing improved in five key ports—BOC time release study

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) conducted a time release study at five…
  • January 5, 2021
  • 3 minute read

DOF website accepts complaints vs corrupt officials

The Department of Finance (DOF) website allows public to submit information against…
  • January 5, 2021
  • 3 minute read

P8M ‘ukay-ukay’ shipment from China intercepted at Manila port

Two containers of misdeclared used clothing (ukay-ukay) from China worth about P7.9…
  • January 5, 2021
  • 1 minute read

PH manufacturing contraction accelerates in Nov 

Philippine manufacturing sector continued to contract in both volume and value for…
  • January 5, 2021
  • 2 minute read

DTI slaps safeguard duties on imported passenger cars, light vehicles

Provisional safeguard duties of P70,000 per unit will be imposed on imported…
  • January 5, 2021
  • 4 minute read

BOC’s Nov petroleum revenue collection soars on higher imports

The Bureau of Customs collected 54.1% more revenues from petroleum products in…
  • January 4, 2021
  • 2 minute read