Port of Limay collects P10.7 billion; BOC suspends MECI

LIMAY, Bataan — Collecting more than P10 billion for the month of October alone, the Port of Limay, led by District Collector Blesilda N. Balagtas, has once again demonstrated its consistency in achieving revenue performance by surpassing its emerging target for October 2025.

With a target collection of P9,517,574,771.17, the Port of Limay achieved an actual collection of P10,710,494,458.57, posting a surplus of P1,192,919,687.36 or a 12.53 percent positive deviation — a record high in terms of surplus collection.

Sustaining its strong revenue momentum, the Port of Limay is expecting to hit its annual emerging target by November 2025, said Balagtas.

“This accomplishment reflects the port’s steadfast commitment to revenue excellence under the leadership of District Collector Blesilda N. Balagtas, together with the continued support and cooperation of port personnel and stakeholders,” the Port of Limay said in a statement.

BOC orders 60-day suspension of Makati Express Cargo, Inc.

Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno said that as part of its continuing commitment to protect the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and ensure accountability among freight forwarding companies, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has suspended the accreditation of Makati Express Cargo, Inc. (MECI) as a deconsolidator or consignee for 60 days.

Nepomuceno said the suspension was imposed following MECI’s failure to comply with the directives contained in the show cause order issued on 23 October 2025, which required the company to settle its outstanding duties and taxes and to explain within three days why its accreditation should not be revoked and its transactions with the bureau prohibited.

“The Bureau of Customs will continue to enforce accountability and protect the welfare of our OFWs,” said Nepomuceno. “We remain committed to ensuring that all forwarding companies comply with customs laws and that our kababayans can trust that their hard-earned shipments reach their families safely and without delay.”

Citing intelligence reports gathered by his office, Nepomuceno said MECI had numerous containers of balikbayan boxes left unclaimed and unpaid across several ports, including Cebu, Manila International Container Port (MICP), and Davao. Some of these containers were found to have been overstaying for an extended period, with several already declared abandoned.

In coordination with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the BOC continues to monitor and take appropriate measures to ensure that the affected balikbayan boxes are properly accounted for and delivered to their intended recipients.

He added that the BOC will also explore avenues to endorse the matter to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for appropriate action on MECI’s accreditation with the agency.

Through these efforts, the BOC continues to demonstrate its dedication to upholding integrity in trade facilitation while protecting the interests and welfare of Filipinos abroad, Nepomuceno added.