MANILA — This wasn’t just a good day at the docks.

It was history in motion.

The Bureau of Customs – Manila International Container Port (BOC-MICP) has set its own record books, logging the highest single-day collection in its history — a jaw-dropping ₱1.376 BILLION in just one day on February 18, 2026.

Let that sink in.

One day.
One port.
₱1.376 billion.

And that’s not all.

As of mid-February, MICP has already raked in ₱11.36 BILLION, beating its mid-month target by 3.8 percent. In government terms, that’s not just overperformance — that’s domination.

THIS ISN’T LUCK. THIS IS STRATEGY.

Behind the numbers is a relentless push to tighten operations and squeeze out inefficiencies.

MICP went on the offensive:

• Aggressive logistics optimization with port and terminal operators
• Closer coordination with shipping lines
• Data-driven reforms through trade release studies
• Strategic staffing to guarantee nonstop service
• Stronger bank partnerships — even extending hours to weekends

Translation?
No slowdowns. No excuses. No revenue left behind.

And at the center of this surge is one name making waves inside Customs circles:

MICP DISTRICT COLLECTOR ATTY. FELIPE GEOFFREY K. DE VERA IV

Calm. Calculated. Crushing targets.

Under his watch, MICP didn’t just meet expectations — it shattered them.

“This record-breaking performance is more than just numbers; it represents the efficiency and integrity of our team,” De Vera declared.

But make no mistake — this isn’t about celebrating early.

It’s about sending a message.

Under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, and aligned with the marching orders of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. and Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go, the mandate is clear:

Maximize revenue. Protect the economy. Deliver results.

And MICP just proved it can.

In a system often criticized for red tape and delays, this port just showed what happens when discipline meets direction.

₱1.376 billion in a single day is not a statistic.

It’s a statement.

And if this pace continues, 2026 may well be remembered as the year MICP rewrote the rules of revenue collection.

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