Monday, 11 May 2026
16 Apr 2026
9:16AM
APECO gains customs boost, eyes faster locator investments
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is poised to accelerate investment activity after the Bureau of Customs (BOC) formally recognized it as an importing and exporting freeport zone and a Customs Client Profile Registration System (CPRS) accrediting agency.
14 Apr 2026
4:38PM
BOC extends importer accreditation to 3 years, cuts fees
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has extended the validity of importer accreditation to three years and reduced associated fees, in a move aimed at streamlining trade processes, cutting compliance costs, and supporting the steady flow of goods into the country.
9 Apr 2026
4:25PM
Bureau of Customs hits record P239B in Q1 as Discaya luxury car auctions boost haul
The Bureau of Customs delivered a record P239 billion in first-quarter collections, with revenues partly boosted by the auction of seized luxury vehicles owned by the Discaya family tied to flood control projects.
25 Mar 2026
10:20AM
Raps eyed vs 11 firms over abandoned OFW shipments
CEBU CITY—As the government prepares to deliver the last batch of abandoned balikbayan boxes to the families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), charges are being readied against forwarders that left these shipments at the ports.
28 Feb 2026
7:13AM
Toyota PH pays P52.5B in duties, ranks 2nd top importer
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) strengthened its position as one of the country’s largest corporate taxpayers after remitting a record P52.517 billion in customs duties and taxes in 2025, earning recognition as the Bureau of Customs’ Top 2 Importer.
2 Mar 2025
6:14AM
LIVES WELL LIVED: ‘Bert’ Lina—Entrepreneur, public servant, and sports patron
By: Ramon C. Nocon
Lina’s passing at 76, announced on Feb. 25, 2025, marked the end of an era for the industries he helped shape and the communities he uplifted.
13 Oct 2024
10:36AM
Customs collections up by 4.6% in 9 months but short of the target
The Bureau of Customs reported revenue collection of P690.842 billion from January to September 2024, up by 4.61 percent from year-ago level but short of the target for the period by P3.05 billion.
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