THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) has exceeded its January 2026 revenue target and seized nearly P887 million worth of smuggled goods in nationwide enforcement operations.
The BOC collected P80.744 billion in January, surpassing its monthly revenue target by P513 million, or 100.6 percent of the goal.
The figure represented an increase of P1.490 billion, or 1.9 percent, compared with the P79.254 billion collected in January 2025.
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the performance reflected the collective efforts of Customs personnel and stakeholders in line with the administration’s push for economic stability and public safety.
“Exceeding our January target is a strong affirmation of the hard work of our Customs personnel and the growing
The BOC collected P80.744 billion in January, overshooting its January revenue target by P513 million, or 100.6 cooperation of the trade community,” Nepomuceno said.
He added that the bureau aims to sustain efficiency to support the President’s economic agenda and deliver reliable public service.
The BOC also said that the intensified enforcement operations throughout January had resulted in 66 successful apprehensions with an estimated total value of P886.8 million in seized contraband.
The largest seizures involved dangerous drugs valued at more than P309 million, including P114.566 million worth of illicit drugs concealed in a shipment declared as malachite stones. The agency also seized more than P209 million worth of illegal cigarettes and tobacco products in Pampanga that used smuggled machinery and raw materials.
Other confiscated items included vehicles and vessels valued at about P143 million, electronics worth over P221 million, and undeclared mobile phones valued at P1.68 million seized at the Port of Cebu.
Additional enforcement actions targeted unlawfully imported agricultural products, wildlife and natural resources, food items, and other regulated goods.
The BOC said it will continue to focus on revenue collection efficiency and high-impact enforcement operations in support of national priorities on economic stability, public safety, and good governance.
