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Philippines Customs and Trade Facilitation Project

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BOC takes another look at WB’s 2017 customs modernization plan

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) plans to conduct a feasibility study on the implementation of a project proposed two years ago by the World…
  • April 16, 2019
  • 2 minute read

BOC e2m capacity expansion set for the first quarter

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) expects to start within the first quarter its stabilization project to extend the life of the outdated electronic-to-mobile (e2m)…
  • January 29, 2019
  • 2 minute read

All BOC automation requirements now with World Bank—Lapeña

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has completed the requirements that will lead the World Bank (WB) to approve a proposed project to modernize…
  • June 29, 2018
  • 3 minute read

BOC to complete WB requirements for customs automation by midyear

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) hopes to finish by the middle of this year the requirements that will lead the World Bank (WB) to…
  • May 11, 2018
  • 4 minute read

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…
  • March 13, 2018
  • 2 minute read

BOC makes progress with $200M automation project

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has taken the first step to further automate its systems and modernize its processes with the help of…
  • February 5, 2018
  • 3 minute read

BOC eager to start ICT improvement project with WB, says chief

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) welcomes a proposed project by the World Bank (WB) to modernize operations and automate systems of the customs…
  • November 26, 2017
  • 5 minute read

BOC turning to foreign partners for ICT modernization plan

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is tapping international institutions for the implementation of its automation project, according to Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña. The…
  • November 15, 2017
  • 2 minute read

WB designing $200M modernization plan for PH customs

The World Bank (WB) is preparing a project that aims to support the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) in enhancing its efficiency, effectiveness and…
  • September 30, 2017
  • 4 minute read