Amid the early morning bustle at the Port of Manila came a welcome development — as of 2:30 a.m. on November 7, 2025, one of the previously downed X-ray portals of the Bureau of Customs–Port of Manila (BOC-POM) has been successfully restored and is now fully operational.

Under the leadership of Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno and Port of Manila District Collector Alexander Gerard Alviar, the Bureau made sure that trade flow remained uninterrupted despite the temporary limitation in x-ray scanning capacity.

At present, both the restored X-ray portal and the mobile X-ray unit are being utilized to facilitate the continuous scanning of cargo and containers — a clear demonstration of swift coordination between the Port of Manila, the X-Ray Inspection Project (XIP), and the agency’s technical teams.

According to insiders, Commissioner Nepomuceno has been personally monitoring the situation as part of his “no disruption, no delay” directive — a policy that underscores his commitment to operational integrity and to proving that under his leadership, efficiency is not negotiable.

Collector Alviar, known for his decisive and hands-on management style, echoed this resolve:

“We cannot afford operational downtime. While repair work continues on the other portal, we make sure the scanning process remains efficient, orderly, and secure.”

Despite the challenges, BOC-POM remains steadfast in upholding security and transparency within the port, as all efforts are directed toward restoring full x-ray scanning capacity at the soonest possible time.

The message from the leadership of Nepomuceno and Alviar rings loud and clear: in today’s Bureau of Customs, no excuses, no delays — only service, speed, and accountability.

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