The Bureau of Customs is turning up the heat—and the message from the top is crystal clear: modernize or get left behind.

At the Port of Clark, District Collector Jairus S. Reyes sent shockwaves through a high-level meeting with InterCommerce Network Services when he laid down a non-negotiable condition for any new automation system: “NO DOUBLE SUBMISSION. NO DELAYS. NO NONSENSE.”

InterCommerce rolled out its fancy automation framework—sleek dashboards, digital workflows, the whole high-tech package. But Reyes wasn’t dazzled. Instead, he cut straight to the heart of the matter: Clark will embrace modernization, but only if it makes life easier for traders, not harder.

Redundant uploads? Duplicate entries? Extra steps disguised as “innovation”?
Reyes made it clear—NOT ON HIS WATCH.

This fiery stance reflects the marching orders of Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, whose nationwide digital overhaul is shaking up old habits and forcing the entire bureau into a new era of accountability. Nepomuceno’s reforms are pushing ports to ditch the outdated, paperwork-heavy culture and finally embrace systems that deliver speed, transparency, and zero room for bureaucratic games.

Clark’s bold push is the latest proof that Nepomuceno’s modernization drive isn’t just talk—it’s a full-blown cleanup campaign hitting every port in the country. And with Reyes enforcing strict standards on the ground, Clark is fast becoming a showcase of the commissioner’s uncompromising vision.

One thing’s certain:
If this is the new face of Customs, traders better get ready—
because the digital revolution has arrived, and it’s not slowing down for anyone.

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