BOC seizes balikbayan boxes with concealed guns, ammo
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has nabbed two individuals suspected of smuggling into the Philippines some P5.5 million worth of regulated firearms and gun…
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released guidelines on the implementation of the free trade agreement (FTA) between the country and the European…
Dismantling of non-tariff barriers to fast-track PH agri imports ordered
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an administrative order (AO) removing non-tariff barriers and streamlining administrative procedure in the importation of agricultural products. In…
BOC seizes balikbayan boxes with concealed guns, ammo
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has nabbed two individuals suspected of smuggling into the Philippines some P5.5 million worth of regulated firearms and gun…
BOC sues importers, brokers accused in P20M smuggling cases
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed five criminal cases against several importers and customs brokers, accusing them of smuggling more or less P20.5…
PUCP joins calls to amend IRR of truck anti-overloading law; “looming” port congestion feared
The Port Users Confederation of the Philippines, Inc. (PUCP) recommends amending the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Overloading Act to allow truckers…
All PH ports to adopt BOC’s 1-Assessment on Oct 15
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will implement the second phase of 1-Assessment, its electronic system for processing and monitoring import goods declaration, at all…
AISL: BOC’s authority over lines excludes issues on freight rates, other charges
The Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) has pointed out that while the Philippines’ Bureau of Customs (BOC) may register and regulate foreign shipping…
BOC reissues order to form unit on tariff reduction availment under FTA
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) reiterated its directive to officials to establish, activate, or reconstitute a preferential rate unit (PRU) in their ports to…
Full operation of Cavite Gateway Terminal starts end-Sept
Cavite Gateway Terminal (CGT), the Philippines’ first container roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) barge terminal, is set to start full operations by end of the month after…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has decentralized and transferred non-information technology functions from its Management Information System and Technology Group (MISTG) to other relevant…
BOC files criminal raps vs employees, consignees over MCT smuggling schemes
The Bureau of Customs on September 7 filed criminal charges against 12 individuals involved in smuggling schemes at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT)-Phividec. The…
