PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lauded the Bureau of Customs for collecting P931.046 billion in revenues last year.

Marcos said this is up by P40 billion from P890.446 billion in 2023.

“Ibig sabihin, sa tamang pagkokolekta ng taripa sa ating mga pantalan, mas mabilis ang biyahe ng ating mga kababayan, magkakaroon ng sapat na kagamitan sa pag-aaral ng ating mga anak, at mapapagtapos natin sa kolehiyo ang mas marami pa nating mga kabataan,” President Marcos said during the BOC’s 123rd-anniversary celebrations

At the same time, the President called on the officials and personnel of the BOC to prioritize public interest, work honestly, and ensure the people’s welfare.

“This is the kind of leadership that Filipino citizens require and this is what they deserve. So, we celebrate the BOC’s 123rd anniversary today with a challenge that involves everyone,” President Marcos said.

“Sa lahat ng opisyal, inspektor, at kawani ng BOC: Lagi ninyong unahin ang kapakanan ng sambayanan. Gampanan ninyo ang inyong tungkulin ng buong katapatan at may malasakit sa inyong kapwa Pilipino.”

The BOC continues to protect the country’s borders from exploitation and seized more than PhP85.167 billion worth of smuggled goods last year, almost doubling the PhP43.295 billion recorded in 2022.

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