No excuses. No slowdown. No mercy for leakages.

The Bureau of Customs–Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) kicked off 2026 with its foot firmly on the gas, raking in ₱3.74 billion in January alone—4 percent above its ₱3.6-billion target and 4.91 percent higher than last year’s haul.

That’s not luck. That’s a command.

At the top, Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has made one thing crystal clear across all ports: collections must rise, compliance must tighten, and inefficiency will not be tolerated. NAIA Customs delivered—loudly.

On the ground, District Collector Atty. Maria Yasmin O. Mapa proved once again why she runs one of the country’s most complex and sensitive ports. Under her watch, NAIA Customs moved with discipline and precision—streamlining operations, tightening monitoring, and squeezing every peso due to the government. The numbers speak for themselves.

But the real muscle came from the frontliners.

The Paircargo Assessment Composite Division, headed by Special Deputy Collector Dr. Siegfried L. Manaois, emerged as the workhorse of the month—generating a massive ₱2.257 billion in collections for January 2026 alone. That figure is not just impressive; it’s commanding.

For this, the brave men and women of Paircargo were awarded a Certificate of Commendation, recognizing grit, long hours, and zero-nonsense enforcement. In an environment where undervaluation and technical maneuvering are constant threats, this team stood its ground—and won.

The message from NAIA Customs is unmistakable:
Pay what’s due—or get caught.

With Nepomuceno setting the national tone, Mapa driving operational discipline, and Manaois leading from the trenches, BOC-NAIA is shaping up as a port that doesn’t blink, doesn’t bend, and doesn’t back down.

January is done.
The warning is out.
And 2026 has only just begun.

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