Bernie Anabo Jr.
- NBI
- September 9, 2026
The message from the National Bureau of Investigation is loud, clear and uncompromising: DON’T USE THE NBI NAME TO EXTORT MONEY. Two individuals allegedly masquerading as NBI agents and reportedly…
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- POM’S
- September 8, 2026
THIS is what decisive port leadership looks like! The Bureau of Customs–Port of Manila (BOC-POM) is showing that customs administration is not merely about collecting duties and taxes—it is about…
- Nepomuceno
- September 7, 2026
THIS is what reform looks like when it hits the frontline! The Anti-Red Tape Authority’s onsite inspection at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on September 3 delivered a message…
- MENDOZA
- September 7, 2026
When BIR Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza sits down with the Clark Development Corporation, the message is unmistakable: tax policy in one of the country’s most important economic zones…
- ATTY.
- September 6, 2026
The message from the National Bureau of Investigation–National Capital Region is LOUD and unmistakable: FAKE IS FAKE—and the NBI is coming after those who profit from it. In a major…
- BOC
- September 6, 2026
MANILA — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) demonstrated strong collection performance in August 2026, with several Collection Districts significantly exceeding their respective revenue targets and providing a solid boost to…
- VACC
- September 6, 2026
When anti-crime advocates start handing out plaques, you know somebody is doing something right. And this time, the spotlight landed squarely on Special Deputy Collector Dr. Siegfried “Yeye” L. Manaois…
- SAULONG
- September 6, 2026
Leadership in the Bureau of Customs is not about sitting comfortably behind a desk, signing papers, and waiting for reports. Leadership is showing up. And that is exactly what BOC…
- ATTY.
- September 4, 2026
The message from the Bureau of Customs is getting louder—and this time, it is being delivered through simplification, speed and accountability. No more unnecessary paperwork. No more redundant steps. No…
- CARPESO
- September 3, 2026
From the municipal hall of Dolores, Eastern Samar, to the halls of power in Malacañang, the name Carpeso is increasingly becoming associated with public service, leadership and results. A recent…
- September 3, 2026
FINALLY, A TAX MOVE PEOPLE CAN FEEL! While consumers continue to wrestle with painful electricity bills, Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza is pushing a move…
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- MENDOZA
- September 3, 2026
FINALLY, A TAX MOVE PEOPLE CAN FEEL! While consumers continue to wrestle with painful electricity bills, Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza is pushing a move…
- BIR
- September 3, 2026
The Bureau of Internal Revenue is no longer merely talking about digital transformation. It is moving. And moving fast. Under the leadership of DOF-BIR Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza,…
- BIR
- September 1, 2026
The Bureau of Internal Revenue is no longer merely talking about digital transformation. It is moving. And moving fast. Under the leadership of DOF-BIR Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza,…
- BANZON
- September 1, 2026
NO RAIN. NO EXCUSES. NO SURRENDER! The weather may have been nasty, but the turnout was anything but weak. Stakeholders packed Citadines Bay City Manila while countless others stormed the…
- GEOFF
- August 31, 2026
Enough of the usual ceremonial handshakes, photo opportunities and scripted courtesy calls. At the Bureau of Customs–Manila International Container Port, District Collector Atty. Felipe Geoffrey K. De Vera IV is…
- BOC
- August 31, 2026
The Bureau of Customs is no longer merely chasing the numbers. It is running ahead of them. And at the center of that revenue push is Assistant Commissioner Atty. Philip…
- ARNIE
- August 31, 2026
CDO PORT — BIGGER BERTHS. MORE EQUIPMENT. FASTER CARGO. STRONGER TRADE. If Northern Mindanao wants to play in the big league of international trade, its ports cannot afford to think…
- POM
- August 28, 2026
The Bureau of Customs–Port of Manila (BOC-POM) is sending a powerful message: service may end with retirement, but dedication to the Filipino people never goes unrecognized. In a fitting tribute…
- LIGUTAN
- August 27, 2026
There are moments in a courtroom when lawyers argue over facts. And then there are moments when someone simply stands up and says: ENOUGH. THE LAW IS THE LAW. That…
- BOC
- August 27, 2026
When the numbers speak, excuses become noise. And in July 2026, the Bureau of Customs–Port of Batangas did not merely speak—it roared. Under the leadership of District Collector Carmelita “Mimel”…
- BIR
- August 26, 2026
BUSINESS SECTOR PUT ON NOTICE: ELECTRONIC INVOICING MUST WORK—NOT JUST LOOK GOOD ON PAPER! MANILA — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is turning the heat up on its electronic…
- BIR
- August 25, 2026
The paper trail is finally facing extinction. Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza is pushing a major digital transformation that could finally eliminate one of…
- BOC
- August 23, 2026
P8.4-MILLION CIGARETTE HAUL EXPOSES ALLEGED CUSTOMS INVOLVEMENT This is no longer just a story about 225 boxes of smuggled cigarettes. This is a story about an alleged smuggling operation where…
- MICP’S
- August 22, 2026
Numbers don’t lie. Performance doesn’t need excuses. And at the Manila International Container Port, District Collector Atty. Felipe Geoffrey K. De Vera IV is making sure the figures speak louder…
- The
- August 19, 2026
POM’s Torralba, Clark’s Reyes Deliver the Goods in Nepomuceno’s Revenue Drive When billions of pesos are on the line, talk is cheap. Collection numbers are not. And right now, two…
- When
- August 18, 2026
When rain pours, floods rise and government offices shut down, the easiest thing for public servants to do is stay home. But at the Paircargo Assessment Composite Division, there was…
- August 18, 2026
Twenty-four tons. Let that number sink in. Twenty-four tons of alleged “beef” that turned out to be pork—frozen pork diaphragms mixed with beef fat, allegedly disguised and sold as beef.…
- MICP’S
- August 17, 2026
Records do not happen by accident. They are built—day after day, shift after shift, decision after decision. And at the Bureau of Customs–Manila International Container Port (BOC-MICP), July 2026 was…
- The
- August 15, 2026
Part II ATTORNEY, THESE ARE NOT ORDINARY QUESTIONS ANYMORE. If the allegations circulating inside the Bureau of Customs are false, then say so. If they are baseless, expose them. If…
- August 15, 2026
If there is one message coming out loud and clear from the Port of Manila, it is this: no excuses, no loose ends, and no room for complacency. District Collector…
- The
- August 13, 2026
If the allegations now circulating inside the Bureau of Customs are true, then the question is no longer simply about personnel movements. It is about accountability, integrity and the credibility…
- SMUGGLERS
- August 12, 2026
Smuggling is not just a crime against government coffers—it is a direct assault on Filipino farmers, legitimate businesses, consumers and the country’s economic security. And at the Port of Manila,…
- August 12, 2026
The Bureau of Customs is turning the heat up on reforms—and Assistant Commissioner Atty. Vincent “Jet” Maronilla is emerging as one of the key figures driving the agency’s push to…
- August 11, 2026
Another major blow has been dealt to the illegal drug trade as the Bureau of Customs–Port of Clark, under the firm watch of District Collector Jairus S. Reyes, seized a…
- August 11, 2026
A new building. A tougher mandate. And a louder message from the Bureau of Internal Revenue: better facilities must mean faster service, stronger accountability, and bigger results for the Filipino…
- 43
- August 3, 2026
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Hindi bala. Hindi batuta. Kundi basketbol, disiplina at edukasyon ang piniling sandata ni NBI Regional Director Atty. Gelacio “Gel” Bongngat sa kampanya laban sa mga suliraning…
- DE VERA
- August 3, 2026
As the first Philippine-built vessel of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines (HHIP), the 115,000-ton crude oil tanker Orion Jade, thundered into history during its launch at the Agila Subic Shipyard,…
- EKONOMIYA
- August 1, 2026
May usok. Ang tanong ng bayan—may apoy ba? Mainit na usap-usapan ngayon sa loob mismo ng Bureau of Customs ang umano’y P10 milyong “hatag” na iniuugnay sa isang opisyal na…
- GEL
- July 30, 2026
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Habang walang tigil ang kampanya laban sa kriminalidad, ipinakita rin ni National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Regional Director Atty. Gelacio “Gel” Bongngat na ang tunay na…
- July 30, 2026
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has drawn the battle lines for a stronger second-half campaign as Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza convened the 2026 Mid-Year Command Conference, gathering…
- Sa
- July 30, 2026
Kung usapang koleksyon, walang dudang may maipagmamalaki si Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno. Mahigit P11.4 bilyong collection surplus sa unang anim na buwan ng taon? Aba’y hindi…
- Mapa
- July 30, 2026
PARAÑAQUE CITY — The Bureau of Customs–Port of NAIA is once again proving why it remains the country’s premier gateway for trade facilitation as District Collector Atty. Maria Yasmin M.…
- MENDOZA
- July 29, 2026
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) fired the opening salvo of its 122nd Anniversary Week with a powerful display of discipline, accountability, and renewed public service as 195 newly promoted…
- GEL
- July 29, 2026
By all accounts, Atty. Gelacio “Gel” Bongngat is not the kind of law enforcement official who seeks the spotlight. While others dominate headlines with speeches and publicity, Bongngat has built…
- REYES
- July 28, 2026
There’s no room for complacency at the Bureau of Customs–Port of Clark as District Collector Jairus S. Reyes fires up a culture where teamwork, discipline, and excellence are not just…
- BIR
- July 28, 2026
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), under the decisive leadership of Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza, has taken another bold leap toward transforming the country’s tax system after forging a…
- TALUSAN
- July 27, 2026
The Bureau of Customs–Port of Batangas is no longer waiting for opportunities—it is creating them. In a bold demonstration of leadership, District Collector Carmelita “Mimel” Talusan took center stage at…
- SAULONG
- July 27, 2026
The race for bigger cargo volumes is on—and Port of Cagayan de Oro District Collector Arnaldo “Arnie” Saulong is making sure Northern Mindanao will not be left behind. In a…
- BOC
- July 27, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — There will be no slowing down at the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Fresh from receiving another major recognition, Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno fired a powerful warning…
- BORDER
- July 27, 2026
The message from the Bureau of Customs – Port of Clark could not be any clearer: criminal syndicates, smugglers, traffickers, and transnational crime groups are running out of places to…
- NO
- July 27, 2026
At the Bureau of Customs–Port of Manila, there is now one unmistakable message: ignorance has no place in customs service. While smugglers continue to invent new ways to beat the…
- NO
- July 25, 2026
The message from the Bureau of Internal Revenue is now impossible to ignore: pay the right taxes—or prepare to face the full force of the law. In one of the…
- BATANGAS
- July 24, 2026
The message was clear, bold, and impossible to ignore. While others merely talk about improving trade, Port of Batangas District Collector Carmelita “Mimel” Talusan is pushing an aggressive agenda that…
- JAIRUS
- July 23, 2026
When results speak louder than excuses, one name continues to stand out at the Bureau of Customs – Port of Clark: District Collector Jairus S. Reyes. Fresh from being recognized…
- NO
- July 23, 2026
Enough is enough! The Bureau of Customs has drawn a line in the sand—and this time, there will be no excuses, no delays, and no room for complacency. With Customs…
- TRIPLE
- July 21, 2026
When the Bureau of Customs gathered its district collectors for the 2026 Collectors’ Conference, one name stood taller than the rest—District Collector Atty. Yasmin O. Mapa. Three awards. One port.…
- MIMEL
- July 21, 2026
While others are still chasing targets, District Collector Carmelita “Mimel” Talusan is already delivering results that speak louder than promises. The Bureau of Customs–Port of Batangas once again flexed its…
- UNSHAKEN
- July 20, 2026
There are lawyers who speak loudly, and there are lawyers whose silence carries more weight than a thousand arguments. BARMM NBI Director Atty. Jeremy Lotoc belongs to the latter. During…
- MANAOIS
- July 20, 2026
In an era when public trust is constantly tested, one government official continues to prove that integrity is not just a slogan—it is a way of life. Special Deputy Collector…
- TORRALBA'S
- July 20, 2026
When results speak louder than promises, one name stands out at the Bureau of Customs–Port of Manila—District Collector Rizalino Jose C. Torralba. Under Torralba’s decisive leadership, the Port of Manila…
- July 20, 2026
When a government office consistently beats its revenue targets, it is no longer luck—it is leadership in action. That is exactly what is happening at the Bureau of Customs–Ninoy Aquino…
- July 15, 2026
Leadership transitions in the Bureau of Customs are more than ceremonial handshakes—they are defining moments that determine whether reforms move forward or lose momentum. At the Port of Zamboanga, the…
- DE VERA
- July 15, 2026
While many government offices struggle to hit their numbers, the Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port (BOC-MICP) continues to prove why it remains the country’s undisputed revenue powerhouse. At the…
- July 13, 2026
When the numbers speak this loudly, there is no room for doubt. The Bureau of Customs–Port of Manila (BOC–POM) has once again proven why it remains one of the country’s…
- MAPA'S
- July 13, 2026
When numbers speak this loudly, there is no room for doubt. The Bureau of Customs–NAIA has sent a powerful message to critics and supporters alike: performance—not promises—is the true measure…
- TORRALBA'S
- July 13, 2026
The Bureau of Customs–Port of Manila has once again proven why it remains the country’s undisputed revenue powerhouse. With another impressive victory in June 2026, District Collector Rizalino Jose C.…
- DE VERA
- July 10, 2026
While others are still chasing targets, the Manila International Container Port (MICP) is already setting the pace. June 2026 delivered another resounding victory as MICP collected a staggering ₱21.456 billion,…
- MENDOZA
- July 8, 2026
The message coming out of the Bureau of Internal Revenue is loud and unmistakable: Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza is not waiting for change—he is helping shape it. In…
- Lumontad’s
- July 7, 2026
By all measures, former Cebu District Collector Alexandra Yap-Lumontad leaves behind a legacy defined by results, reforms, and relentless execution. Her stewardship of the Bureau of Customs–Port of Cebu was…
- OBILLOS
- July 7, 2026
Another month. Another victory. The Paircargo Assessment Composite Division of the Bureau of Customs–NAIA has once again proven that discipline, strategic leadership, and relentless commitment produce results that speak louder…
- MANAOIS
- July 6, 2026
When diplomacy meets efficiency, the spotlight naturally falls on leaders who deliver results. At the grand celebration of the 250th Anniversary of United States Independence held at Shangri-La The Fort…
- MENDOZA'S
- July 6, 2026
When millions of taxpayers race against deadlines, even a few minutes of system downtime can trigger chaos, frustration, and costly delays. But during the 2026 Income Tax Return filing season,…
- ASSCOMM
- July 6, 2026
By all accounts, the war against smuggling is fought at the ports. But the real battlefield begins long before a container reaches Philippine shores. It starts with a single question:…
- July 4, 2026
By concentrating too much authority in a single office, even the best intentions can become obstacles to effective governance. This is the question increasingly being raised about the leadership style…
- July 2, 2026
The fight against smuggling, criminality, and threats to border security in Central Visayas just gained more firepower as Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu District Collector Alexandra Yap-Lumontad and…
- MENDOZA
- July 2, 2026
The taxman is no longer knocking politely at the door—it is kicking it wide open. Under the battle cry of “Assistance First to Comply. Enforcement Only When Necessary,” the Bureau…
- Business
- June 30, 2026
A stronger alliance, a louder voice, and a more aggressive reform drive. That was the message delivered by Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin Mendoza as the BIR…
- LIBANAN
- June 30, 2026
For decades, aspiring doctors from Eastern Samar had only two choices: leave home and chase their dreams elsewhere, or abandon their ambition altogether because medical education remained beyond their reach.…
- PCCI
- June 30, 2026
No more half measures. No more bureaucratic excess. No more outdated systems. Under the leadership of Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin Mendoza, the Bureau of Internal Revenue is staging what many…
- Torralba
- June 27, 2026
At a time when government workers are demanding stronger leadership, recognition, and genuine appreciation, one Customs chief is proving that morale is not built by words alone—it is forged through…
- MENDOZA
- June 27, 2026
No red tape. No excuses. No room for delay. Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza is sending a powerful message to the international business community: the Philippines is open for…
- June 27, 2026
When disaster struck Southern Mindanao, the Bureau of Customs Port of Cagayan de Oro did not sit back and wait for others to move. Under the aggressive and hands-on leadership…
- Cebu
- June 27, 2026
The message from the Bureau of Customs–Port of Cebu is loud and unmistakable: adapt, modernize, and move faster—or get left behind. At the center of this aggressive push is District…
- June 24, 2026
Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez has drawn a hard line in the sand—and he’s making it crystal clear that anyone who preys on students will face the full force of…
- UVERO
- June 23, 2026
The Bureau of Customs is no longer waiting for the future—it is preparing to dominate it. In a high-level meeting that signals a major shift in how Customs intends to…
- MENDOZA
- June 22, 2026
Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza has taken another decisive step in strengthening employee welfare at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), spearheading a landmark healthcare partnership that expands access…
- MENDOZA
- June 22, 2026
By all measures, Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza is proving that leadership is not only about collecting taxes and delivering record-breaking revenues—it is also about…
- June 17, 2026
By all indications, the Bureau of Internal Revenue is no longer content with merely meeting expectations—it is smashing them. Under the hard-driving leadership of Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin Mendoza, the…
- Nepomuceno’s
- June 16, 2026
By all indications, the Bureau of Customs is no longer content with merely meeting expectations—it is now moving with the urgency of an institution determined to prove that efficiency, integrity,…
- PARANAQUE
- June 16, 2026
In an era when public trust in government is constantly tested by allegations of waste, inefficiency, and questionable spending, the latest recognition from the Department of the Interior and Local…
- June 15, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Bureau of Customs (BOC) Deputy Commissioner Gen. Nolasco Bathan has issued one of his strongest warnings yet against smugglers and unscrupulous traders, declaring that the country’s customs…
- June 15, 2026
By all indications, the days when smugglers and unscrupulous traders could hide behind paperwork and exploit loopholes are rapidly coming to an end. The Bureau of Customs’ Enforcement Group, under…
- June 15, 2026
If the sanctions imposed by the Communist Party of China against Defense Secretary Atty. Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. and his family were meant to silence him, Beijing made a serious…
- June 10, 2026
For decades, the Bureau of Customs has been haunted by a familiar enemy: smugglers, technical fraudsters, undervaluers, and syndicates that have bled billions of pesos from government coffers. Many fought…
- TORRALBA'S
- June 8, 2026
In government, talk is cheap. Press releases are easy. Grand promises are everywhere. Results are what matter. And at the Bureau of Customs’ busiest and most critical gateway, one official…
- Mapa
- June 7, 2026
The numbers are in—and they speak louder than any press release. For the fifth consecutive month, the Paircargo Assessment Composite Division (PACD) has once again smashed its collection target, proving…
- COLL.
- June 7, 2026
The gloves are off at the Bureau of Customs-Port of Zamboanga. Under the fearless leadership of District Collector Elenita A. Abaño, the Port of Zamboanga is no longer just processing…
- KIKO
- June 4, 2026
The expulsion of former Cavite Congressman Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga from the House of Representatives is not just controversial—it is a dangerous abuse of power that strikes at the very heart…
- BOC
- June 3, 2026
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has once again found itself under intense public scrutiny after failing to meet its revenue collection target for the month of May, despite repeated directives…