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(Eagle News) — Kinumpirma ng Bureau of Customs na tuloy na ang disposal para sa mahigit 170 containers na naglalaman ng mga frozen meat na nakatengga sa Manila International Container Port (MICP). Ayon sa Auction and Cargo Disposal Division ng MICP, hinihintay na lang ang approval mula sa Philippine Ports Authority at International Container Terminal Services Inc., para i-urong ang pagbabayad ng wharfage at storage fees. Magkakahiwalay na dumating sa bansa noong nakaraang taon ang […]
There is a lower number of balikbayan boxes being sent to the country compared to the same period last year, considering that it is already near the holiday season. Earlier this year, the OFWs protested the proposed manual inspection of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on said boxes in order to fight smuggling. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/4FAVfoI20cg
QUEZON City, Philippines (October 19) – Have you heard about the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) imposition of tax to the championship belt of the women’s flyweight boxing champion Jujeath Nagaowa when she claimed said belt that was shipped to her from Macau by the WIBA despite the fact that there is a law that exempts medals, trophies, awards, and other similar prizes or recognition coming from other countries or import as they call it. For me personally, I […]
The House of Representatives will investigate the policy of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in taxing the medals and trophies won by Filipino athletes in international competitions. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/z8spgXR_GDU
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The group Coalition of Pro-Overseas Filipino Workers accepted the apology made by Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Alberto Lina, adding that they appreciated the gesture made by Lina. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
MANILA, Philippines, August 27 (Eagle News) — According to Senator Sonny Angara, the Senate should continue its probe regarding the aborted measure of the Bureau of Customs regarding the random inspection of the balikbayan box, saying that it is important to know the reasoning of the BOC in adopting said step. The senator added that the scheduled “no remittance day” will have a significant negative effect on the economy of the Philippines. (Eagle News Service […]
QUEZON City, Philippines, August 26 (Eagle News) — Pasig City representative Roman Romulo is asking for the rescinding of the intelligence fund of the Bureau of Customs (BOC), just in time for the strong criticisms faced by said bureau due to its aborted balikbayan box policy. Romulo added that the BOC should be investigated as to how it spends its intelligence funds as smugglers continue to be active and able to bypass the Bureau of […]
MANILA, Philippines, August 25 (Eagle News) — After a meeting with his close adviser, President Benigno S. Aquino III asked Bureau of Customs (BOC) Chief Albert Lina not to open the balikbayan boxes sent by overseas Filipino workers and to use mobile x-ray machines and drug-sniffing dogs instead. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
(Eagle News) — President Aquino said on Monday that he is set to meet with key officials to discuss the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) plan to conduct random inspections of balikbayan boxes that has drawn complaints from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The President told reporters in Cebu City that he had already called Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and Customs Commissioner Bert Lina to a meeting as soon as he gets back to Manila. He said […]
MANILA, Philippines, August 24 (Eagle News) — According to Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte the strong feedback of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) regarding the stricter measures implemented by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) against balikbayan boxes would reach President Benigno S. Aquino III and BOC chief Bert Lina, adding that the Malacañang understands the sentiments of the OFWs. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – Just one day after the resignation of Sonny Sevilla as Customs Commissioner, his replacement, Alberto Lina, already took oath of office. This is the second time that Lina held the position as Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
MANILA, Philippines – According to Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, President Aquino is still dedicated to continue the reforms in the Bureau of Customs (BOC) despite the resignation of Sonny Sevilla. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
