No brakes. No slip-ups. The revenue surge at the Bureau of Customs–Manila International Container Port (MICP) continues at full throttle.

Under the firm leadership of Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, MICP once again proved it is one of the Bureau’s most formidable revenue powerhouses after successfully hitting — and dominating — its February 2026 collection target.

The result? A staggering average daily collection exceeding ₱1.025 BILLION throughout the entire month of February — a level of daily revenue performance rarely seen in the port’s history.

At the center of this relentless operation is District Collector Atty. Felipe Geoffrey F. De Vera, whose strong leadership pushed the MICP workforce to ensure that every peso due to the government is collected and delivered to the national coffers.

During the March 2 flag-raising ceremony, De Vera personally recognized the employees whose dedication and professionalism fueled the port’s historic performance.

“This achievement reflects the discipline, integrity, and teamwork of the entire MICP family,” said Collector De Vera, widely regarded within the Bureau as a no-nonsense revenue commander who demands results.

But De Vera does not stand alone.

Backing him is a hard-driving command team that helps steer one of the country’s busiest and most critical trade gateways:

🔥 Deputy Collector for Assessment Arvin R. Bundukin — the strategic mind behind the port’s meticulous import assessments, ensuring that duties and taxes are properly computed and fully collected.

🔥 Deputy Collector for Operations Atty. Edward R. Ibera — the field commander overseeing the continuous flow of cargo operations to keep legitimate trade moving without disruption.

🔥 Deputy Collector for Administration Gerardo M. Macatangay — the backbone of the port’s internal support system, ensuring efficient and well-coordinated operations across the entire office.

Together, the De Vera command group delivered a performance that not only met expectations but set a new benchmark for daily revenue generation at MICP.

In the bigger picture, this strong revenue surge reflects the more aggressive direction of the Bureau of Customs under Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, who continues to push for stronger revenue collection, faster trade facilitation, and tighter border protection.

At a time when every peso counts toward strengthening the Philippine economy, the message from MICP is loud and clear:

No leaks in revenue. No slowdown in service.

And if February’s momentum is any indication, the billion-peso rain at Customs may only be getting started.

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