The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines—The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recorded its highest first-quarter revenue haul, collecting ₱239.054 billion in the first three months of 2026, exceeding its ₱236.060 billion target. The figure was higher by ₱7.677 billion than the collection in the same period last year. "This reflects sustained revenue strength under intensified reforms and strengthened governance measures," Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said Monday. Based on preliminary figures, the BOC exceeded its January to March 2026 target of ₱236.060 billion by ₱2.994 billion, or 1.3% above target, while collections also grew by ₱7.677 billion, or 3.3% higher compared to the same period in 2025. Nepomuceno credited the surge to tighter reforms and improved systems under the Bureau’s Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization program, stressing that “good governance drives strong collection.” Boosting revenues were public auctions of seized goods, including smuggled luxury vehicles, and intensified post-clearance audits, alongside consistent performance from ports nationwide. “With ₱239 billion collected in just three months, we’re proving that clean, efficient systems deliver real results for the Filipino people,” Nepomuceno said, thanking BOC personnel for their role in the record-breaking run.
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