Bureau of Customs - Port of Batangas

03/06/2026

NEPOMUCENO, DOJ, NBI JOIN FORCES VS. SMUGGLING BOSSES
Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno is determined to apprehend the masterminds behind smuggling operations as he revisits earlier discussions on strengthening cooperation with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), now under new leadership, to enhance joint investigations and construct robust cases against high-ranking offenders.

NEPOMUCENO, DOJ, NBI JOIN FORCES VS. SMUGGLING BOSSES

Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno is determined to apprehend the masterminds behind smuggling operations as he revisits earlier discussions on strengthening cooperation with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), now under new leadership, to enhance joint investigations and construct robust cases against high-ranking offenders.



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03/06/2026

| The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno convened a Collectors’ Conference on Tuesday, aimed at bolstering revenue collection and enhancing customs operations.
The conference, organized and hosted by the Port of Aparri under the leadership of District Collector Segundo Sigmunfreud Z. Barte, Jr., brought together port collectors and key BOC officials from across the country.
The event served as a platform to showcase the achievements of various ports and conduct a thorough review of their performance nationwide. Key officials engaged in insightful discussions on operational efficiency, revenue generation, and the implementation of reforms to strengthen customs processes.
Commissioner Nepomuceno emphasized the key priorities for all ports and groups. He urged officials to continuously improve collection performance through data-driven strategies and proactive enforcement. He also stressed the importance of strengthening anti-smuggling efforts by intensifying intelligence coordination and enforcing strict border control measures

28/05/2026

Sa paggunita ng National Flag Day, ating ipinagbubunyi ang watawat ng Pilipinas bilang sagisag ng kalayaan, pagkakaisa, at katatagan ng sambayanang Pilipino. Nagsisilbi itong paalala ng ating pagmamahal sa bayan, paggalang sa kasaysayan, at patuloy na pagkakaisa tungo sa mas maunlad at matatag na kinabukasan para sa bawat Pilipino.

27/05/2026

| The Bureau of Customs and its Collection Districts will implement a skeleton workforce arrangement on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, in observance of Eid al-Adha to ensure the delivery of vital public service and continuous customs operations.

27/05/2026

Eid al-Adha reminds us of the power of faith, sacrifice, and looking out for one another. It is a time to share, give, and strengthen our sense of community. The Bureau of Customs joins our Muslim family in celebrating, staying committed to serving with integrity and genuine care for all.

Eid Mubarak.

26/05/2026

| Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno and key officials of the Bureau of Customs participated in the roundtable discussion organized by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, which served as a platform to strengthen dialogue and collaboration with the business community.

During the discussion, the BOC highlighted its ongoing reforms and modernization initiatives focused on digital transformation under its Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization (IAM) Movement, reaffirming its commitment to transparent, efficient, and business-friendly customs operations.

22/05/2026

| 𝐁𝐎𝐂-𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝟏𝐬𝐭 “𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠” 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟏𝟐 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Bureau of Customs – Port of Batangas (BOC–POB), led by District Collector Carmelita M. Talusan, hosted its 1st Town Hall Meeting on May 07, 2026, with twelve (12) partner agencies, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Office of the City Prosecutor – Batangas, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), Philippine National Police (PNP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Bureau of Immigration (BI), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and third-party partner SGS Philippines, to strengthen inter-agency coordination and reinforce border protection efforts across its areas of jurisdiction, and was joined by BOC Action Team Against Smugglers (BATAS) Atty. Christopher C. Dy Buco and Atty. Stanley S. Zambarrano, with Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) – Batangas Field Station Chief, Atty. Sherwin M. Tio, and Enforcement and Security Service (ESS) District Commander, SP/LT Elvin M. Enad who both presented the BOC mandate and process.

The meeting focused on each agency’s mandate and operational role in ensuring a seamless enforcement process — from the identification and validation of derogatory information to investigation and eventual filing of appropriate cases against violators.

The initiative highlighted the importance of a complete enforcement cycle or “closed-loop” system in protecting the country’s borders against the entry of illegal goods, while ensuring the proper collection of lawful duties and taxes.

The Town Hall Meeting served as a platform for partner agencies to align strategies, improve information sharing, and strengthen collaboration in support of cohesive border security and trade facilitation objectives.

District Collector Talusan emphasized that effective border protection requires “strong collaboration, timely information sharing, and unified enforcement among partner agencies.”

The Port of Batangas oversees major ports and sub-ports within the CALABARZON and MIMAROPA regions, including Puerto Princesa and Siain, making inter-agency cooperation vital in safeguarding regional gateways and maintaining efficient port operations.

Aligned with the key operational priorities of the Bureau and the Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization (IAM) Program under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, the BOC–POB remains committed to strengthening coordination and sustaining collaborative engagements with partner agencies and stakeholders to reinforce border protection, facilitate legitimate trade, and advance efficient and accountable customs operations.

21/05/2026

WATCH: | RECORD-BREAKING COLLECTION OF BOC PORT DISTRICTS, RECORDED IN FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF THE YEAR

Several port districts of the Bureau of Customs rocked record-breaking collections across the country in the first four months of this year.

They put billions of pesos into the town's cabinet. But despite this, Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has a strict challenge to the ports that did not reach the target.

21/05/2026

| In an interview with PTV on May 11, 2026, Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno highlighted the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) IAM Movement, which stands for Accountability, Integrity, and Modernization. He emphasized that the IAM Movement aims to leave a lasting legacy by strengthening transparency, promoting integrity, and eliminating corruption within the BOC, noting that its impact is already reflected in the agency’s improved revenue performance.
The Commissioner also underscored the importance of modernization in driving the BOC's reforms, particularly through digitalization and system enhancements that improve efficiency, transparency, and revenue collection.

18/05/2026

| To strengthen regulatory oversight and ensure that only legitimate and compliant practitioners engage in customs transactions, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), led by Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, has implemented a three-year validity period for Customs Broker registration under the Client Profile Registration System (CPRS), in accordance with Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 05-2019.

Under a memorandum issued on 13 May 2026, the Certificate of Registration for Individual Customs Brokers and General Professional Partnerships (GPPs) will be valid for three (3) years from the date of issuance, unless sooner suspended or revoked for cause.