At the Bureau of Customs–Manila International Container Port (BOC-MICP), precision and integrity aren’t just buzzwords — they’re the backbone of daily operations. And under the firm leadership of District Collector Rizalino Jose C. Torralba, MICP is doubling down on consistency and transparency in valuation practices, a cornerstone of clean and credible customs work.

In a meeting held on November 7, 2025, Collector Torralba gathered the appraisers of the Formal Entry Division for a focused discussion on uniform valuation, streamlined processing, and post-entry monitoring — key tools to ensure the Port’s assessment functions remain airtight and corruption-proof.

Deputy Collector for Assessment Atty. Filemon L. Mendoza, Jr., presented the Port’s collection performance and comparative import analysis for October 2025 versus 2024, shedding light on trade trends and fiscal targets. The team also tackled new measures to accelerate document processing and strengthen coordination across valuation units.

True to his reputation for disciplined leadership, Collector Torralba underscored the critical need for consistent application of customs valuation and classification standards, reminding officers that integrity in numbers equals credibility in governance.

“Consistency in valuation is not just an administrative task — it’s a duty to the public,” Torralba emphasized. “Uniform standards protect both government revenue and fair trade.”

This renewed drive for uniformity aligns squarely with the reform direction of Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, whose administration has been clear: every peso must be properly assessed, every importation properly valued, and every transaction conducted above board.

Under Commissioner Nepomuceno’s “Good Governance Standard” and Collector Torralba’s hands-on enforcement of professionalism and precision, BOC-MICP continues to set the tone for accountable, transparent, and data-driven customs operations.

Because in Torralba’s MICP — and Nepomuceno’s Customs — honest numbers don’t lie.

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