Bernie Anabo Jr.
When a government office consistently beats its revenue targets, it is no longer luck—it is leadership in action.
That is exactly what is happening at the Bureau of Customs–Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), where District Collector Atty. Maria Yasmin M. Obillos-Mapa and Special Deputy Collector Dr. Siegfred L. Manaois continue to prove that disciplined leadership, operational excellence, and uncompromising accountability produce measurable results.
The Port’s decision to recognize its top-performing divisions following the successful achievement of the June 2026 revenue target sends a powerful message: excellence deserves recognition, and high performance is expected—not optional.
At the forefront of the honorees was the Paircargo Assessment Composite Division, whose outstanding contribution helped drive another remarkable collection performance. Their recognition reflects the relentless efforts of frontline Customs personnel who work behind the scenes to protect government revenues while ensuring the smooth flow of legitimate trade.
But every successful operation requires decisive leadership.
Collector Yas Mapa has transformed BOC-NAIA into one of the Bureau’s strongest-performing ports by fostering a culture of discipline, teamwork, and accountability. Under her stewardship, the Port has consistently delivered revenue beyond expectations while maintaining operational efficiency and strengthening public trust.
Equally instrumental is Dr. Siegfred Manaois, whose hands-on leadership and unwavering support for frontline operations have reinforced the Port’s drive for excellence. His close coordination with operating units and stakeholders has helped build a Customs environment where efficiency, integrity, and service go hand in hand.
Together, Mapa and Manaois have become a formidable leadership team—one that refuses to settle for mediocrity and instead demands results that benefit the Filipino people.
The recognition ceremony was more than a simple awarding of certificates. It was a declaration that hard work, integrity, and commitment remain the foundation of a modern Customs organization.
Their success also reflects the vision of Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, whose Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization (IAM) Program continues to reshape the Bureau into a more transparent, efficient, and performance-driven institution.
At a time when every peso collected strengthens national development, BOC-NAIA has shown that effective leadership is measured not by promises or publicity, but by concrete accomplishments.
The numbers speak. The results are undeniable. And under the leadership of Collector Yas Mapa and Special Deputy Collector Dr. Siegfred Manaois, BOC-NAIA is proving that excellence is not an occasional achievement—it is becoming the Port’s defining standard.
