The Bureau of Customs – Port of Batangas (BOC-POB), spearheaded by District Collector Carmelita M. Talusan, formally recognized its leading trade partners during the Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (CICAC) meeting held recently.
The event served as a strategic platform to bridge the gap between government regulation and private sector operations, focusing on trade facilitation, revenue sustainability, and the latest policy updates.
A major highlight of the assembly was the awarding of the Top 10 Importers for Calendar Year 2025. These organizations were lauded for their consistent compliance and substantial contributions to the Port’s revenue targets.
| Rank | Company |
| 1 | Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation |
| 2 | Shell Pilipinas Corporation |
| 3 | Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation |
| 4 | Unioil Petroleum Philippines, Inc. |
| 5 | Ford Group Philippines, Inc. |
| 6 | Chevron Philippines, Inc. |
| 7 | South Premiere Power Corp. |
| 8 | BYD Philippines Corp. |
| 9 | Nissan Philippines, Inc. |
| 10 | Suzuki Philippines Incorporated |
The automotive and energy sectors expressed strong confidence in the Port’s current leadership. Mr. Jose Maria M. Atienza, President of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), highlighted the effectiveness of the CICAC in preventing operational bottlenecks.
“This platform has been instrumental in managing issues that could have caused operational delays and financial losses,” Atienza stated. “CAMPI commits to policing our own ranks to ensure a clean record of compliance.”
Representing the top-ranked importer, Mr. Dennis Escuro, Senior Vice President of Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation, emphasized that their success is a shared milestone with the Bureau. He noted that Toyota remains fully committed to the BOC-POB’s modernization and supply chain security initiatives as the nation’s motorization momentum continues.
District Collector Talusan reaffirmed the Port’s dedication to the Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization (IAM) Program championed by Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno.
“Through this engagement, the BOC-POB seeks to foster greater cooperation to streamline processes and address challenges,” said Collector Talusan. “Our goal is a more responsive, transparent, and efficient customs administration that serves as an engine for the Philippine economy.”
