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The 34th Philippine Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc National Convention runs October 16 at Widus Hotel Clark, Pampanga, onsite and via Zoom
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The theme, “Stronger Through Change,” focuses on resilient and ethical customs brokers amid shifting global trade
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Almost 1,000 customs brokers are expected, joined by Bureau of Customs officials led by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno
Resilience and ethics in customs brokerage will be the focus of the Philippine Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc. (PCCBI) 34th National Convention on October 16, 2026 at Widus Hotel Clark in Pampanga.
This year’s theme is “Stronger Through Change, Empowering Resilient and Ethical Customs Brokers in a Shifting Global Trade Landscape.” The hybrid gathering brings together customs brokers, industry leaders, public servants and members of the academe to share knowledge, perspectives, strategies and innovations shaping the future of the profession.
Almost 1,000 customs brokers are expected to join onsite and via Zoom.
Why the theme matters for logistics stakeholders
Customs brokers are the link between importers, exporters and the Bureau of Customs (BOC), so how they adapt to change directly affects how fast and how cleanly cargo is cleared. The theme puts two priorities side by side: being resilient enough to keep up with a changing global trade environment, and holding to ethical practice while doing so.
For shippers, forwarders and other logistics players who rely on brokers, the convention offers a view of where the profession is headed. With BOC leadership, the regulatory board for customs brokers, and Clark and Subic officials all in attendance, the event is also a venue for brokers and government to align on expectations.
BOC and government officials attending
BOC officials attending are led by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, together with:
- Atty. Agaton Uvero, deputy commissioner for Assessment Operations and Coordinating Group
- John Simon, director, Administration Office
- Jenny Diokno, chief, Interim AEO Office
- Venus Apas, Director
- Rhoan Escarmosa, Customs Operations Officer III
- Jairus Reyes, district collector, BOC-Port of Clark
Other government officials attending are Clark Development Corp. president Agnes Devanadera, Subic-Clark Alliance for Development executive director Atty. Carminda Fabros, Professional Regulatory Board for Customs Brokers chairman Samuel Bautista, and Court of Appeals associate justice Maximo de Leon.
Speakers from the profession and industry
Speakers from the profession include Japan Customs Brokers Association president Seisaku Okafuji and director Naohiko Kitamura, Philippine Association of Customs Brokers in Education president Jeanette Roxas, Customs Brokers in Industry Practice president Florencio Asino, Jr., JMSJ Customs Brokerage general manager Sarah Jacinto, and Outstanding Customs Broker of the Year 2026 Michael Maranan.
Also on the lineup are Philippine Multimodal Transport and Logistics Association, Inc. president Gregg Sebastian, motivational speaker and financial coach Chinkee Tan, University of Makati legal counsel Atty. Cecilio Duka, and Gonzales, Batiller, Leabres and Reyes Law partner Atty. Jose Leabres.
Pre-convention activities on October 15
Ahead of the main event, PCCBI has lined up a golf tournament, basketball league, pickleball tournament, badminton tournament and a pre-event cocktail night on October 15.
