Tag: Bureau of Customs
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Bureau of Customs Chief Vows Strict Action Against Staff Involved in Smuggled Cigarette Resale Scandal
In a stern warning issued over the weekend, Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) declared that severe consequences await any BOC personnel found complicit in the attempted resale of smuggled cigarettes valued at P270 million. The contraband, which was originally seized in Capas, Tarlac, has sparked a major investigation into potential corruption…
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Luxury Car Owners Given 15 Days to Pay Up or Lose Their Prizes: BOC Issues Urgent Call
In a bold move to clamp down on tax evasion, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued a stern warning to owners of high-end vehicles. Customs Commissioner Rubio has urged those with luxury cars under Letters of Authority (LOA) to voluntarily settle their duties and taxes within 15 days, or face the seizure of their…
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January Sees Surge in Tax and Customs Revenue, Finance Secretary Applauds Efforts
In a notable financial uptick, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported increased collections for January 2025, according to the Department of Finance (DOF). The BIR’s collections soared to PHP350.6 billion, marking a 13.7% increase from the previous year’s January figures. Similarly, the BOC saw its collections rise by…
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Shocking Discovery: P900 Million in Smuggled Luxury Cars Seized in Taguig Raid
In a stunning operation, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has uncovered a staggering PHP900 million worth of smuggled luxury vehicles hidden in a Taguig City warehouse. The raid, executed on February 19, 2025, led to the seizure of 44 high-end cars, including brands like Ferrari, Maserati, and Rolls Royce, marking another significant blow to smuggling…
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Customs Seizes P366 Million in Luxury Cars from Makati Warehouse
In a significant crackdown on smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) raided a warehouse in Makati City, uncovering luxury vehicles valued at PHP366 million. The operation, led by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service at the Manila International Container Port (CIIS-MICP), took place on February 14, 2025, and targeted high-end brands like Ferrari, Porsche, and…
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Bureau of Customs Achieves PHP931 Billion Revenue Target for 2024
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) disclosed on Saturday that it amassed PHP931.04 billion in revenue throughout 2024. Despite facing hurdles such as tariff cuts on rice and certain electronic vehicles, and delays in implementing key reforms like the excise tax on pickup trucks as outlined in the Capital Market Promotion Efficiency Act, the…
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Bureau of Customs Cracks Down on Smuggled Luxury Cars Valued at P1.4 Billion in Metro Manila
In a bold move against smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized luxury vehicles worth PHP1.4 billion from warehouses in Pasay and Parañaque Cities. The operation, spearheaded by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS), targeted high-end cars including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maybach, and Maserati, which were found in two separate locations following a tip-off…
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Bureau of Customs Cracks Down on Smuggled Luxury Cars in Metro Manila
In a bold move against smuggling, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized luxury vehicles valued at PHP1.4 billion from warehouses in Pasay and Parañaque Cities. The operation, executed on February 13, 2025, targeted high-end brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maybach, and Maserati, among others. Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio highlighted the operation as a shift towards…
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Department of Migrant Workers Speeds Up Delivery of ‘Balikbayan’ Boxes to OFWs
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), under the leadership of Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, has successfully managed the release and distribution of 42 ‘balikbayan’ boxes to their intended recipients on Wednesday. These packages, sent by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from around the world, had been stuck in transit for months, causing distress among the senders.…
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Customs Seizes High-Value Kush and Used Clothing in Separate Operations
In a significant crackdown on illegal imports, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Pasay City successfully intercepted six parcels containing high-grade marijuana, known as kush, with a street value of PHP4.5 million. The seizure occurred at the Central Mail Exchange Center on February 6, 2025. The parcels, originating from Thailand and weighing a total of…
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