MANILA, Philippines — The Manila International Container Port (MICP) of the Bureau of Customs delivered a commanding performance in April 2026, collecting a total of ₱20.86 billion—surpassing its assigned target by ₱716.38 million, according to official data.

The strong showing underscores what officials describe as sustained operational efficiency rather than a one-time spike. Notably, April 10 marked the port’s highest single-day collection on record at ₱2.0009 billion, highlighting the scale of revenue generation achieved during the month.

Equally significant, MICP recorded 15 separate days where collections breached the ₱1-billion mark—an indication of consistent, high-volume processing across multiple operational cycles.

At the helm is District Collector Geoffrey K. De Vera, whose leadership has emphasized discipline, consistency, and results-driven execution. Supporting him is a core team of senior officials tasked with maintaining operational momentum:

Deputy Collector for Assessment Arvin Bundukin, who oversees valuation and revenue integrity measures.

Deputy Collector for Operations Edward R. Ibera, responsible for ensuring efficient cargo processing.

Deputy Collector for Administration Gerardo M. Macatangay, who manages institutional and personnel support systems.

Customs officials attribute the April results to coordinated execution across units, with systems and processes aligned to sustain high-level output without disruption.

The port’s performance also reflects broader policy direction under Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, in line with fiscal and economic priorities set by Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr..

Analysts note that while strong single-day collections are noteworthy, the defining feature of April’s results is consistency at scale—a metric increasingly viewed as critical in sustaining revenue growth amid global trade uncertainties.

With four consecutive months of exceeding targets, MICP’s trajectory signals a shift from target-chasing to benchmark-setting—positioning the port as a key driver of national revenue performance.

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