A total of PP934.4 billion was collected by the Bureau of Customs (BOC), ending the year 2025 on a strong and promising note.
BOC spokesman and deputy chief of staff Atty. Chris Noel Bendijo said that under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, the BOC showcased innovation, efficiency and commitment to excellence in revenue collection, reinforcing its vital role in sustaining fiscal growth for the country.
“This performance directly supports government programs and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s vision for a stronger, more self-reliant Philippine economy, while ensuring that revenue collection remains efficient, transparent, and responsive to the needs of the Filipino people,” said Bendijo.
In 2025, he said BOC achieved a total revenue collection of PP934.4 billion, surpassing the previous year’s P916.674 billion by P17.7 billion or 1.9%. This growth was driven by the BOC’s strict enforcement measures, rigorous monitoring of import declarations and efforts to ensure that importers pay the correct duties and taxes.
Despite external challenges, including a slight decline in import volume, the suspension of rice importation and lower global oil and commodity prices, the BOC’s measures helped maintain fiscal stability while reinforcing the integrity of the country’s trade and customs operations, he added.
Complementing these efforts, the BOC advanced its digital transformation initiatives with the Electronic Payment Portal (ePay) now integrated with the Landbank Linkbiz portal, enabling importers and other stakeholders to securely and conveniently settle customs duties and taxes on a 24/7 basis.
This integration minimizes manual processes and payment delays, with the forthcoming integration of Maya set to further expand accessible digital payment options. Meanwhile, the in-house PCAG Audit Tracker System (PCATS) strengthens post-entry controls by systematically monitoring voluntary disclosures and flagging inconsistencies in import and export declarations at an early stage, allowing potential issues to be addressed even before audits or inspections are conducted.
Bolstering the Bureau’s revenue protection efforts, the Legal Service under the Revenue Collection and Monitoring Group expedited and streamlined the handling of revenue-related cases within the first two months of implementing internal efficiency measures.
These improvements shortened processing timelines affecting collection, disposal, and remittance to the National Treasury, enabling enforcement and audit actions to translate more promptly into actual revenues.
Nepomuceno said: “Our work is about more than just revenue—it is about making a tangible difference in the lives of the Filipino people. In line with President Marcos’ directive to ensure the efficient and sustained collection of government revenues, every peso collected supports programs that uplift communities and strengthen our nation. Through innovation, strict enforcement, and transparency, the BOC continues to support the President’s vision for a stronger, more self-reliant Philippines, and we remain committed to serving the people with integrity and dedication every day.”
