From January to February, the BOC generated ₱154.747 billion in total collections, a 2.5 percent increase or ₱3.729 billion higher than the same period last year.

The result underscores the Bureau’s aggressive push to strengthen revenue collection in line with the fiscal agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

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NEPOMUCENO DRIVES THE MOMENTUM

At the center of the Bureau’s revenue surge is Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, whose no-nonsense leadership has tightened enforcement operations, strengthened compliance measures, and sharpened customs assessments across the country’s ports.

Nepomuceno highlighted that February’s performance was particularly significant because collections typically slow down during the Chinese New Year period.

But this year, the Bureau proved the skeptics wrong.

“The entire Bureau delivered more than the expected financial target for February. This is contrary to the expectation that during the month of the Chinese New Year, bumababa yung collection natin,” Nepomuceno said.

He credited the achievement to the collective effort of port collectors, deputy commissioners, and customs personnel nationwide who ensured proper assessment, stricter enforcement, and relentless monitoring of import transactions.

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POWERHOUSE PORTS LEAD THE CHARGE

Fueling the Bureau’s strong performance are several major ports whose collectors delivered exemplary and extraordinary results.

At the Port of NAIA, Collector Atty. Yas Mapa continues to run one of the country’s busiest gateways with precision and efficiency, ensuring strong collections from high-value cargo and air shipments.

In Mindanao, Port of Cagayan de Oro Collector Atty. Manny Zurbeto posted an impressive performance, reinforcing the port’s rising importance in the country’s trade network.

The Port of Clark, under Collector Jairus Reyes, delivered aggressive revenue collection, solidifying Clark’s growing role as a major logistics and import hub in Central Luzon.

Meanwhile, Collector Alexandra Lumontad kept the Port of Cebu firing on all cylinders, sustaining the port’s reputation as a consistent revenue generator for the Bureau.

At the center of the country’s maritime trade, the Port of Manila, led by Collector Rizal Torralba, once again delivered heavy numbers expected from the nation’s primary gateway for imports.

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KEY COLLECTORS BACK THE NATIONAL PUSH

Several other port leaders also played a crucial role in ensuring that the Bureau met — and exceeded — its revenue targets for January and February.

At the Manila International Container Port (MICP), Collector Geoffrey De Vera maintained strong operational performance, sustaining collections from the country’s largest container port.

At the Port of Batangas, Collector Mimel Talusan produced solid revenue numbers, reflecting the port’s growing role in supporting Luzon’s industrial supply chains.

Down south, Collector Lenny Abano of the Port of Zamboanga also delivered commendable results, contributing significantly to the Bureau’s nationwide revenue surge.

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A REVENUE MACHINE IN MOTION

With two months of strong performance already on the books, the Bureau of Customs is showing clear signs of becoming one of the government’s most reliable revenue engines in 2026.

Through tighter enforcement, improved systems, and the relentless work of customs personnel across the country’s ports, the Bureau is steadily pushing collections higher while supporting the country’s fiscal stability and development agenda.

And if the current pace continues, the Nepomuceno-led Bureau of Customs may just be gearing up for one of its strongest collection years yet.

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