Customs collections hit P934B in Jan.-Dec. 2025

The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) collection in 2025 grew by 1.9% year-on-year, reaching nearly a trillion pesos.

In a news release, the BOC, citing preliminary figures, reported that its collections from January to December 2025 stood at P934 billion, up by P17.726 billion from P916.674 billion in the same period last year.

The Customs said the revenue growth was achieved “despite challenges including the lower import volumes, the suspension of rice importation, and global commodity price fluctuations.”

The bureau added that its collections performance reflected the positive impact of the Customs’ “efficiency, strengthened compliance measures, and the expanded use of digital systems in sustaining the revenue collection.”

The BOC added that border protection remained as a core priority in 2025, with intensified efforts to prevent the entry of prohibited, misdeclared, and undervalued goods. 

Citing preliminary data for 2025, the bureau said it conducted 1,024 enforcement operations that resulted in the seizure of smuggled and prohibited goods valued at approximately P61.707 billion. 

“2025 was more than numbers or milestones—it was a year that showed the Bureau of Customs can transform, proving that integrity, service, and trust are not just ideals, but values we put into action every single day,” said Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno. “

Every reform, every operation, every decision we make is about changing the way the public experiences the BOC. As we step into 2026, our mission is clear: to make the Bureau faster, more transparent, and genuinely reliable, and to build an institution that earns the confidence and respect of every Filipino,” said Nepomuceno. —VAL, GMA Integrated News