The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the stewardship of Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, has recorded its highest-ever monthly and January-to-July revenue collections based on preliminary data, consistently surpassing target goals to generate vital funds for the national government.
The agency surpassed both monthly targets and year-over-year collections through streamlined customs procedures, enhanced border security, and digitized operations.
| Metric | July 2026 Collection | Target / Benchmark | Surplus / Growth |
| July 2026 Revenue | ₱95.848 Billion | ₱91.526 Billion (Target) | +₱4.322 Billion (+4.7%) |
| July YoY Growth | ₱95.848 Billion | ₱85.180 Billion (July 2025) | +12.5% |
| Jan–Jul 2026 Revenue | ₱587.711 Billion | ₱576.366 Billion (Target) | +₱11.345 Billion (+2.0%) |
| Jan–Jul YoY Growth | ₱587.711 Billion | ₱543.951 Billion (Jan–Jul 2025) | +₱43.760 Billion (+8.0%) |
Key revenue drivers:
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Customs Modernization: Accelerated adoption of digital transformation initiatives for seamless trade facilitation and efficient service delivery.
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Enhanced Border Security: Intensified protection measures to curb illicit trade and secure lawful duties.
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Stakeholder Synergy: Strengthened collaboration with trade partners and domestic stakeholders.
“These record-breaking collections are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the men and women of the Bureau of Customs across the country,” said Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno. “Taos-puso kong pinasasalamatan ang bawat kawani ng BOC sa kanilang hindi matatawarang serbisyo para sa bayan.”
“Malaking karangalan para sa BOC na makapagtala ng pinakamataas na buwanang koleksyon at pinakamataas na January to July collections sa kasaysayan nito,” Commissioner Nepomuceno added. “These achievements show that our reforms, modernization efforts, and stronger collaboration with stakeholders are delivering meaningful results.”
The Commissioner emphasized that all revenue collected directly supports the priority programs and social services of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration to accelerate national development.
