The 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…
When 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…
Clark’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…
If 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…
Let’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…
The 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…
The 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…
When 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…
In 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…
The 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…

