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 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…

Suppose 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…

Another operation by the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service-Manila International Container Port (CIIS-MICP) on Wednesday, 19 February 2025, led to the discovery of more or less…

In a comprehensive command conference on 11 December 2024, the Bureau of Customs—Intelligence Group (BOC-IG) reviewed its annual performance and reflected on its monumental accomplishments. Director Verne Y. Enciso of…

As part of the mandate of the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) to secure the country’s border against the import and export of prohibited, regulated, and…

Customs professionals from the Post Clearance Audit Group (PCAG) and representatives from major ports and airports convened at the recently concluded Post Clearance Audit Summit, which took place from May…