The Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported that it surpassed its 2024 revenue collection by 1.9 percent after posting P934.400 billion in revenues from January to December 2025, reinforcing its role in national development and economic stability.

In its preliminary report on Wednesday, Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the bureau capped 2025 with strong gains in revenue collection, trade facilitation, border security, and institutional reforms.

He said the BOC exceeded its 2024 revenue by P17.726 billion, despite headwinds such as lower import volumes, the suspension of rice importation, and global commodity price fluctuations.

Nepomuceno said the performance highlighted the positive impact of improved efficiency, strengthened compliance measures, and expanded use of digital systems in sustaining revenue growth.

Border protection remained a core priority for the BOC in 2025 as it intensified efforts to prevent the entry of prohibited, misdeclared, and undervalued goods.

The bureau conducted 1,024 enforcement operations that resulted in the seizure of smuggled and prohibited goods valued at approximately P61.707 billion, reflecting strengthened intelligence coordination, enhanced risk profiling, and closer collaboration with law enforcement and regulatory agencies.

The BOC also continued to improve oversight of bonded warehouses and expanded the use of non-intrusive inspection technologies to ensure regulatory compliance while minimizing disruption to legitimate trade.

In line with its commitment to good governance and institutional integrity, the bureau implemented firm reform measures throughout the year, including strict enforcement of the “No Take” policy, the issuance of an Anti-Conflict of Interest directive, the launch of the “Isumbong kay Commissioner” online portal, the rollout of the enhanced BOC Tax Estimator, revisions to the BOC Code of Conduct and Citizens’ Charter, and the establishment of the Balikbayan and OFW Action Center.

Collectively, these initiatives strengthened internal controls, reinforced accountability, and improved public access to customs services.

Through these accomplishments, the BOC gained recognition and support from stakeholders across the business and trade sectors, including cooperation agreements with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Federation of Philippine Industries, further strengthening public-private collaboration.

The bureau also received commendations from organizations such as the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Phil.) Inc., the Philippine Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc., the Customs and Industry Training Institute Philippines Corp., and the Makati Business Club. During the recent general assembly of the Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council, stakeholders expressed strong confidence in the BOC’s ongoing reforms and sustained direction under Nepomuceno’s leadership.

“2025 was more than numbers or milestones—it was a year that showed the Bureau of Customs can transform, proving that integrity, service, and trust are not just ideals, but values we put into action every single day,” said Commissioner Nepomuceno.

“Every reform, every operation, every decision we make is about changing the way the public experiences the BOC. As we step into 2026, our mission is clear: to make the Bureau faster, more transparent, and genuinely reliable, and to build an institution that earns the confidence and respect of every Filipino,” he added.