Bernie Anabo Jr.
- Customs
- February 1, 2026
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) just got a rare and telling salute—from global logistics giant FedEx—and it’s not for talk, but for results. In a hard-earned letter of appreciation, FedEx…
- Customs
- January 18, 2026
If anyone still doubts who’s steering the ship at the Bureau of Customs’ biggest gateways, the 1st Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (CICAC) Meeting for CY 2026 at the…
- Customs
- January 8, 2026
The walls of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) are shaking once again. In a stunning move that sent shockwaves across the port community, Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno ordered the immediate…
- Customs
- January 5, 2026
While critics love to talk, the Bureau of Customs – Port of Cagayan de Oro chose to deliver cold, hard numbers. As 2025 closed, Collection District X didn’t just meet…
- Customs
- December 17, 2025
By all accounts, the 2025 Hanbi Cultural Festival and Year-End General Assembly was not just another feel-good cultural gathering—it was a loud, proud declaration that Philippine–Korean relations are stronger than…
- Customs
- December 16, 2025
LOOK — The message at NAIA was loud and clear: the borders are no longer a playground for criminals. At the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEGROUP) flag-raising ceremony…
- Customs
- December 11, 2025
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…
- Customs
- December 9, 2025
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…
- Customs
- December 7, 2025
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…
- Customs
- December 6, 2025
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…
