Dr. Bernie Anabo JrWhile many only notice the Bureau of Customs when there’s controversy, something refreshingly human unfolded at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) this Christmas season — and it deserves front-page…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThe velvet speeches are over. The pleasantries are done. There’s a new sheriff in Northern Mindanao—and he didn’t come to make friends. When Atty. Manuel O. Zurbito Jr. assumed office…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrWhen the country’s defenders need speed, Customs delivers—no excuses, no delays. In a powerful show of recognition, the Philippine Navy officially awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to the Paircargo Assessment…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrClark’s Freeport bigwigs thought they were in for another polished conference. What they got instead was a wake-up call wrapped in steel. Because when Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno and…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIf anyone still doubts that the Bureau of Customs is tightening its grip on border security, the latest scene at the Port of Cebu should settle the debate: the United…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrLet’s be blunt: while too many offices treat the fight against violence against women as a perfunctory memo, Customs District X just walked the talk—and did it with fists clenched…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThe message coming out of Northern Mindanao is loud and crystal clear: Customs is done playing nice. Under the iron-fisted leadership of Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, the Bureau of Customs…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThe Bureau of Customs wasn’t pulling any punches at the 4th Collectors’ Conference held on November 29, 2025. Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, known for his no-nonsense, zero-excuses leadership, gathered his…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrWhen the prestigious Wines of Portugal 2025 was gearing up for its Manila showcase, one wrong move at the airport could’ve turned a world-class event into an international embarrassment. Dozens…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIn another decisive blow against financial smuggling, the Bureau of Customs–NAIA has once again proven that the country’s borders are no playground for illicit money movers. Acting under the marching…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThe Bureau of Customs is turning up the heat—and the message from the top is crystal clear: modernize or get left behind. At the Port of Clark, District Collector Jairus…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIn a bureaucracy where praise is scarce and trust is even scarcer, something explosive happened inside the halls of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc.…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIf there is one customs district proving that discipline, leadership, and zero-excuse governance can move billions—literally—it’s the BOC Port of Batangas. And at the center of this surge stands District…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIn another major win for the Bureau of Customs, global tech giant ZTE Philippines Inc. has chosen Cebu as the landing pad for its upcoming wave of high-volume importations—a move…
Helen Magpantay EncarnacionIt’s terrifying to admit, but in the Philippines, the cost of being online isn’t something you measure in megabytes anymore. It’s measured in truth. What started as trivial “fake posts”…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIn every bureaucracy, there are the public-facing reformists—and then there are the enforcers, the ones who ensure that policies don’t remain pretty words on paper. At the Bureau of Customs,…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIf there’s a reform partnership now drawing eyes inside the government’s economic cluster, it’s the fast-rising alliance between Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go and the Bureau of Customs’ hard-charging chief,…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrWhen three inbound parcels slipped quietly into a Pasay warehouse on November 27, nobody knew they contained a dangerous cocktail of marijuana kush, cannabis tablets, and amphetamine. But at the…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIn an era when government agencies are pressed to modernize and deliver faster, cleaner, and more transparent public service, the Bureau of Customs–Port of Batangas (BOC-POB) has once again stepped…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrSuppose one public official is proving that honest service can rise to the level of world-class governance. In that case, one name continues to dominate the conversation—Bureau of Customs Commissioner…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIn an era where global trade is evolving at breakneck speed, the Bureau of Customs continues to demonstrate that modernization is not just a domestic pursuit—it is a collaborative effort…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThere are days when a government agency simply follows tradition. But November 24, 2025, was not one of those days at the Bureau of Customs–Manila International Container Port (BOC-MICP). From…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrWhen the topics are reform, modernization, and a no-spin, no-nonsense push for clean governance, one name keeps rising above the noise inside the Bureau of Customs—Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno. And…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrWhen it comes to reform, modernization, and serious good governance, one name consistently stands at the center of strategic dialogue between the government and major international industry players—Commissioner Ariel F.…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThe shipment, headed for the United Kingdom, was supposedly just another balikbayan-style box filled with juice powder mix, face masks, a wooden jewelry box, instant noodles, delicacies, a plastic…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThe Bureau of Customs (BOC) is tightening the noose on illicit trade—this time with strengthened backing from one of the world’s most advanced enforcement institutions. In a focused coordination meeting,…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThe Port of Manila has once again demonstrated that when the Bureau of Customs (BOC) leadership moves with precision, the operations on the ground follow with speed. Following a high-level…
Morning Standard News TeamSa Intramuros muling nagtipon ang mga haligi ng trade and customs industry—pero ngayong huling quarter meeting ng Manila International Container Port Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (MICP-CICAC), isang bagay…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrMalabon rolled out the gold carpet last November 15, 2025, as the city marked the 40th Gintong Parangal Awards — but this year, one presence drew the spotlight brighter than…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIn an era where the Philippines’ energy landscape demands stability, transparency, and strong governance, the Bureau of Customs has once again demonstrated what focused leadership can achieve. Under the stewardship…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIf there is one port in the Visayas quietly—but consistently—rising above operational chaos and industry pressure, it’s the BOC Port of Cebu. And make no mistake: this progress is not…
Morning Standard News TeamIn every agency, there is always that one figure who becomes the center of whispers, controversy, and raised eyebrows. And in the Bureau of Customs X-Ray Inspection Project (XIP), insiders…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThe Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now in the eye of a storm after Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno blew the whistle on the corruption and manipulation happening inside the agency’s X-Ray…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIn a landmark move for institutional reform, the House Committee on Justice has approved House Bill No. 118, or the Bureau of Immigration Modernization Bill, principally authored and championed by…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrFinance Secretary Ralph G. Recto is once again making the rounds — this time, at the country’s powerhouse gateway, the Port of Batangas, to personally ensure that one of the…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrWhile most of Metro Manila’s government offices took a break under Malacañang’s Memorandum Circular No. 106, the Bureau of Customs–NAIA kept its engines roaring! Defying downtime and proving their “service…
Morning Standard News TeamAt 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…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrNot even a typhoon can stop the Bureau of Customs–Port of Cebu from getting back on its feet — and fast. Just days after Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) disrupted port operations,…
Morning Standard News TeamAt the country’s busiest airport gateway, leadership is not just seen — it’s felt. The Bureau of Customs–Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), under the dynamic watch of District Collector Atty.…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrAmid the early morning bustle at the Port of Manila came a welcome development — as of 2:30 a.m. on November 7, 2025, one of the previously downed X-ray portals…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrNow we’ll see if the Department of Finance Revenue Integrity Protection Service (RIPS) really has fangs — or if it’s just another toothless watchdog pretending to bark under Secretary Ralph…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrSomething’s jamming up inside the Bureau of Customs–Port of Manila — and it’s not contraband. Two of the port’s main X-ray portals have suddenly conked out, throwing a wrench into…
Morning Standard News TeamThey call her Ursula. Inside the Bureau of Customs, that name rings louder than the clang of a container gate. And lately, it’s being whispered — no, shouted — across…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThere’s a fresh wind blowing across the Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu — and it carries the name of District Collector Alexandra Y. Lumontad. In a simple yet meaningful…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrCommissioner Nepomuceno: “We will crush every attempt to poison our borders.” The Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) dealt another heavy blow to international drug…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrShe’s back — and the runway just got sharper. After a brief hiatus, Atty. Yasmin O. “Yas” Mapa, one of the Bureau of Customs’ most seasoned and respected enforcers, has…
Morning Standard News TeamThere’s a new kind of energy pulsing inside the Bureau of Customs — and it’s not the usual bureaucracy. It’s the sound of enforcement getting real, of leadership standing its…
Morning Standard News TeamFake news never seems to run out of gas — especially when luxury cars are involved. Over the weekend, an online post went viral claiming that a Rolls-Royce seized from…
Morning Standard News TeamSenator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is visibly taking the fight against food smugglers personally — and he made that loud and clear at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). Pangilinan led…
Morning Standard News TeamSuppose there’s one government story that deserves front-row attention today. In that case, it’s how the Bureau of Customs is actively rewriting its reputation — and the reform agenda is…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThe Bureau of Customs (BOC) is on the move again — and leading the charge are Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno and Deputy Commissioner Atty. Agaton Teodoro O. Uvero, two reform-minded…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrYou can run, but you can’t hide from Customs! In a major blow against agricultural smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) under Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno and Port of Manila…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIf there’s one official in government who refuses to turn a blind eye to the country’s long-running vehicle smuggling racket, it’s Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno. On Monday, the Bureau…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrCommissioner Nepomuceno’s Trade Reforms Earn Big Results at the Frontlines The Bureau of Customs (BOC) under Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno continues to rack up wins for government service, with both…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThe Bureau of Customs (BOC) under Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno continues to prove that reform and modernization are not just slogans but a living reality within the agency. At the…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIn a bureaucracy long weighed down by red tape and old habits, Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno stands out as a man on a mission — a reformist who doesn’t…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThere’s a new sheriff at the Bureau of Customs — and his message to smugglers, fixers, and all who’ve grown fat off the system is loud and clear: your time…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrWhen the U.S. State Department released its 2025 Investment Climate Statement, calling out bribery and corruption as barriers to doing business in the Philippines, most agencies might have quietly kept…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIn its continuing pursuit of excellence and efficiency, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) once again demonstrated its proactive approach to global cooperation and institutional development through its recent technical visit…
Morning Standard News TeamOnce again, the Bureau of Customs–Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) proves its mettle in border protection as it intercepted ₱109.8 million worth of shabu concealed in shipments from Vietnam —…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrOnce again, the Bureau of Customs–Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) proves its mettle in border protection as it intercepted ₱109.8 million worth of shabu concealed in shipments from Vietnam —…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrUnder the firm and transformative leadership of Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is once again setting the tone for integrity and discipline in public service.…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrMANILA — Even before the release of the 2025 U.S. State Department’s Investment Climate Statements report that flagged bribery and corruption as investment barriers in the Philippines, the Bureau of…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThe Port of Manila (POM) extends its warm greetings and heartfelt appreciation to its valued stakeholders, importers, and customs brokers for their continued trust and partnership in advancing trade and…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThe Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) conferred a Certificate of Commendation to the brave men and women of the Paircargo Assessment Composite Division for their exceptional…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrMULA sa pagiging SULOTERA, nais ni Ursula ma promote na maging COLLECTOR V, para masungkit ang isang pwerto ng Bureau of Customs na matagal na niyang inaasam. Magaling sa lahat,…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrWhen tragedy strikes, true leadership rises — and that’s exactly what we saw in the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) swift and compassionate response to the recent earthquake that rocked Cebu.…
Morning Standard News TeamTrue leadership shines not in times of celebration but in moments that demand direction and purpose. This week, District Collector Rizalino Jose C. Torralba once again demonstrated his brand of…
Morning Standard News TeamCommissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno is once again proving that the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is no longer the “sleeping giant” of law enforcement it once was—but a relentless force for…
Morning Standard News TeamIn a bureaucracy often defined by paperwork and policy, District Collector Rizalino Jose C. Torralba of the Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port (BOC-MICP) has chosen to lead differently —…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrWhen three unclaimed parcels were flagged at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport last week, what might have looked like ordinary shipments of garments and electronic equipment turned out to be…
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Morning Standard News TeamThe Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), under the leadership of District Collector Alexandra Y. Lumontad, held a dialogue with the BOC Employees Association (BOCEA)-NAIA on September…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrNoong Setyembre 17, 2025, matagumpay na isinagawa ng Bureau of Customs ang Collectors’ Conference sa Cebu City, na dinaluhan mismo ni Kalihim ng Pananalapi Ralph Recto. Naging mahalagang yugto ito…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrDPWH Secretary Vince Dizon has appealed to the public not to cast judgment on the thousands of honest employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways — including those…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThe Bureau of Customs (BOC) has foiled an attempt to smuggle high-grade marijuana, also known as Kush, through balikbayan boxes. The operation led to the seizure of 75 sealed packs…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrCOURTESY VI SIT – Official delegation from the UNITED STATES EMBASSY headed by SECOND SECRETARY LAUREN E. BRAUER visited the PAIR CARGO ASSESSMENT COMPOSITE UNIT at the Port of NAIA,…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThe Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) has once again delivered a decisive blow against international drug syndicates after intercepting approximately 6,000 grams of suspected Methamphetamine Hydrochloride…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrWhen Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno issued a Show Cause Order (SCO), it was not only circulated within the Bureau of Customs but also outside its halls. The media quickly seized upon…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrThe Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) foiled an attempt to smuggle ₱9.3 million worth of agarwood through outbound parcels misdeclared as dried alingatong wood chips at…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIn line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to intensify the national anti-drug campaign and fortify border protection, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) scored…
Morning Standard News TeamThe Bureau of Customs (BOC) has revoked Memorandum No. 06-2024, which had limited the imposition of preliminary suspensions on licensed customs brokers. Under the revoked memorandum, brokers could not be…
Morning Standard News TeamBOC-Clark, PDEA Nab Consignee of ₱75.072 Million Worth of “Shabu” Hidden Inside Industrial Chiller In line with the marching orders of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to intensify the national…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrAnother massive shabu shipment has fallen into the hands of the Bureau of Customs (BOC)—this time, ₱476 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride concealed in balikbayan boxes from the United States.…
Morning Standard News TeamThe Senate Blue Ribbon hearing has once again turned into a spectacle, with critics eager to pin every allegation of irregularity on Sara Discaya. But let’s cut through the noise…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrBy virtue of a Search Warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 18, and in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrLet’s be blunt: the Senate Blue Ribbon hearing has turned into a circus, and Sara Discaya is the chosen punching bag. The opposition and self-styled “critics” think they’ve found their…
Morning Standard News TeamWhen the Discayas told the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, “We’ve been in business for 23 years, so of course we’ve earned,” critics quickly pounced, dismissing it as an exaggeration or…
Morning Standard News TeamWhen the Discayas said in the Senate, “We’ve been in business for 23 years, so of course we’ve earned,” the critics went into overdrive. They pounced, twisted, and ridiculed. But…
Morning Standard News TeamThe Bureau of Customs–Manila International Container Port (BOC-MICP) has achieved a historic milestone after recording its highest single-day revenue collection amounting to ₱1.37 billion on August 28, 2025. District Collector…
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Dr. Bernie Anabo JrIn 2019, former House Majority Leader Rolando “Nonoy” Andaya Jr. revealed a staggering figure: ₱332 billion supposedly allocated for flood control projects that, according to him, did not exist. The…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrAdvancing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for enhanced enforcement against smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) inspected a warehouse in Plaridel, Bulacan, leading to the discovery of approximately P605.29…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrDistrict Collector Alexander Gerard E. Alviar once again demonstrated steady leadership as he presided over the Division Heads Meeting of the Bureau of Customs – Port of Manila (POM) last…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrDistrict Collector Alexander Gerard E. Alviar presided over the Division Heads Meeting of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Manila (POM) on August 20, bringing together the Port’s…
Morning Standard News Team#BOCUpdates | On August 19, 2025, newly appointed officials of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) took their oath of office before Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto. The…
Dr. Bernie Anabo JrHOLIDAY DUTY – Paircargo Assessment Composite Division, was in full operations (August 21, 2025), the continous capability of Pairpags Assessment to process and release shipments during holidays and suspension of…