New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

The Bureau of Customs’ issuance of Customs Administrative Order No. 01-2026, which…
Ten Commitments, Eight Years. Time to Govern.

Ten Commitments, Eight Years. Time to Govern.

I was not only present at the Fairmont Makati on May 6…
Newly-licensed customs brokers rallied to uphold professionalism

Newly-licensed customs brokers rallied to uphold professionalism

Newly-licensed customs brokers took their oath of professional service on December 19…

72.7% hurdle customs broker exam, the highest passing rate so far

72.7% or 2,238 of 3,078 takers passed this year’s customs brokers licensure…

First phase of truck route mapping project complete, second phase in limbo

● The first phase of the government’s truck route mapping project–which covers…
Career guide for customs brokers under review

Career guide for customs brokers under review

The guidelines for customs brokers’ career progression and specialization program are under review…

Deligero named 2024 outstanding customs broker

Joel Deligero is this year’s outstanding customs broker for his distinguished contribution…
57% pass customs broker exam, highest passing rate yet

57% pass customs broker exam, highest passing rate yet

A total of 1,579 or 57% of the 2,767 takers passed the…

Bautista is new PRBCB chair

Samuel Bautista has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Professional…
Ten Commitments, Eight Years. Time to Govern.

Embracing Change & Challenges for the Filipino Customs Broker

People are naturally averse to change yet change is inevitable. More often,…