BOC continues dialogue with stakeholders

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently held a forum to update stakeholders on several pressing topics including accreditation, stabilization of the electronic-to-mobile (e2m) system,…

BOC implements TRAIN Law’s second tranche

New rates for several commodities including fuel, tobacco and alcoholic beverages covered under the second tranche of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion…

Enhancements for BOC’s 1-Assessment ready

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is set to launch this month fixes for bugs and updates for 1-Assessment. 1-Assessment is the web-based queue management…

Phase 2 of 1-Assessment kicks off at 11 PH ports

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now implementing the second phase of its enhanced goods declaration verification system at the ports of Batangas, Clark,…

Order aims to secure BOC’s e2m system from security threats

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has finally released its user policy on the access of its electronic-to-mobile (e2m) system, defining the bureau’s expectations…

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…

Automated system to countercheck list of importables nearly done—BOC

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Management Information System and Technology Group (MISTG) is working to finish this month the automated system that will make…

BOC to replace advanced manifest system with WCO version

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is set to introduce a new system to replace its advanced manifest system (AMS), whose implementation is currently on…

E-transfer of cargoes to off-dock CFS starts pilot run

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on June 18 began pilot-testing the electronic transfer of consolidated containerized cargoes from the Port of Manila (POM) and…

BOC engages Webb Fontaine to improve e2m

The Philippines’ Bureau of Customs (BOC) Management Information System and Technology Group (MISTG) is implementing projects and measures to enhance the performance of the…

BOC issues rules on advance submission of e-manifest under new AMS

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released guidelines for the advance submission of the manifest and other documents to its new Advanced Manifest System…

BOC files smuggling charges vs ATI, importers, brokers of illegally withdrawn containers

Manila South Harbor operator Asian Terminals Inc along with several importers and customs brokers are facing smuggling charges for their role in the supposed…

ATI denies misconduct in release of 105 containers on alert

The 105 containers at the heart of an ongoing probe by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) were released by Asian Terminals Inc (ATI) only…

New BOC IT chief identifies priorities to modernize systems

Noel Patrick Prudente, the new deputy commissioner of the Management Information Systems and Technology Group (MISTG) of the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC), said…

Fines for late e-air cargo manifest submissions in PH start Sept

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is planning to impose penalties on late submissions of the electronic air freight manifest by September, or three…

BOC’s tight balancing act: Trade facilitation and revenue generation

Much has transpired a year since Philippine Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon assumed the leadership of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in July 2016. He…

Manually processed PH airport transit declarations now require e2m lodgement

Manually processed transit declarations at all airports of entry in the Philippines must now be lodged in the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) electronic-to-mobile (E2m)…

BOC scouting for e2m service provider

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is looking for a service provider to support and maintain its electronic-to-mobile (e2m) system. In a bid bulletin,…