The Bureau of Customs (BOC) was recognized by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) during the Philippine Good Regulatory Principles Recognition and Awards Program (PGRP-RAP) Awarding Ceremony on May 25, 2026.
Held as part of the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month Celebration, with the theme, “Achieving Results through Transparency and Accountability: Towards a More Productive Bagong Pilipinas,” the BOC received this recognition for its adoption and implementation of the 10 Philippine Good Regulatory Principles (PGRP).
The Bureau was among the government agencies shortlisted for the PGRP-RAP in recognition of the BOC’s commitment to advancing reforms that promote transparency, accountability, and evidence-based policy-making.
The recognition reflects the continued leadership of Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno in strengthening regulatory practices, streamlining customs processes, and enhancing public service delivery in support of the government’s Ease of Doing Business reforms and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to build a more efficient, transparent, and responsive government under the Bagong Pilipinas agenda. It likewise highlights the Bureau’s commitment to its IAM Movement—Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization—which serves as a guiding framework in advancing transparent governance, ethical public service, and modernization initiatives across customs operations.
“Malaking bagay po ito para sa buong Bureau dahil patunay ito na ang reporma at malasakit sa serbisyo ay may tunay na epekto. Sa BOC, patuloy nating isinusulong ang Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization hindi lang bilang programa, kundi bilang kultura ng paglilingkod para sa mas maayos at mas transparent na serbisyo sa ating mga kababayan,” Commissioner Nepomuceno said.
Representing the Bureau, the BOC-Committee on Anti-Red Tape received the Plaque of Participation after successfully passing the PGRP-RAP Committee’s assessment and validation process and being officially shortlisted as a nominee for the award.
The recognition underscores the bureau’s dedication to institutionalizing good governance and driving reforms aimed at improving government service delivery and fostering a more efficient and business-friendly customs environment for stakeholders and the Filipino people.
