Breaking News: Ex-Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña, 1 Other Face Graft

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Former Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña, 1 Other Face Graft, Administrative Complaints ISIDRO LAPEÑA – Former Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Isidro Lapeña and another person face graft and administrative complaints. Recently, there were several issues wherein the Bureau of Customs or BOC was dragged into. It includes complaints of missing containers. There were also corruption … Read more

BOC Destroys Donations Intended For Typhoon Yolanda Victims

Super Typhoon Yolanda

Donations Intended For Super Typhoon Yolanda Victims Destroyed By BOC Here are some photos of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) destroying the donations intended for the victims of the devastating Super Typhoon Yolanda. Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) was one of the strongest cyclones to hit the Philippines, which was recorded in November 2013. The powerful … Read more

DOJ Withdraw Charges vs. Faeldon, 13 Former Customs Officials

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Criminal Charges Against Faeldon, 13 Former Customs Officials Withdrawn By DOJ The Department of Justice (DOJ) has withdrawn the charges filed against former Customs’ Nicanor Faeldon and 13 other customs officials. On Wednesday (November 22, 2017), the justice department has already cleared the name of former Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon and 13 other ex-customs officials against … Read more

BOC Suspends Mighty Corporation’s Import Permit Accreditation

Import Permit Accreditation

Mighty Corporation’s Import Permit Accreditation Suspended By BOC The Bureau of Customs (BOC) suspend the import permit accreditation of Mighty Corporation effective on Tuesday (March 14, 2017). The import accreditation permit of the cigarette company has been suspended. Mighty Corp. could no longer import their raw materials in the company, according to Atty. Alvin Ebreo, … Read more

Mysterious Onions Amidst Garlic Shipping Containers Found

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Mysterious onions were found by the Bureau of Customs in containers set for garlic shipping. Mysterious onions were found by the Bureau of Customs in the midst of garlic shipping containers in Manila International Container Port, July 25, 2016. In a Phil Star report, BOC said that out of 88 abandoned shipping containers at the Port, … Read more

Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina Faces Plunder, Graft & Corruption Charges

The most controversial bureau under the administration of Pres. Aquino, Bureau of Customs is now involved in various cases after Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina faces plunder, graft and corruption charges after a case was filed against him. According to congressman-elect Atty. Harry Roque Jr., of Kabayan party-list, Commissioner Lina has never divested himself of his … Read more

Duterte Eyes To Abolish 3 “Most Corrupt” State Agencies

Duterte Eyes To Abolish The 3 "Most Corrupt" State Agencies

Duterte warns the three “most corrupt” government agencies. Presumptive president Rodrigo Duterte is eyeing to abolish the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), and Bureau of Customs which he named as the three “most corrupt” state agencies. Speaking to reporters, the outgoing Davao City Mayor said that it may be better to shut down … Read more

NAIA Customs Examiner Apologized for Opening of Japanese Diplomatic Pouches

The Bureau of Customs examiner assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, identified as Pompeo Manalo, who inadvertently opened diplomatic pouches of the Japan Embassy for examination offered for “an apology for an honest mistake.” Bureau of Customs (Photo Credit: ThePhilippinePride) According to NAIA Customs District Collector Edgar Macabeo, the diplomatic cargo is exempted from … Read more