The Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced that it has achieved its highest cumulative surplus for the January-to-April period in the past decade, with total collections reaching ₱325.808 billion.
Surplus and Target Exceedance
The agency surpassed its target of ₱314.660 billion by ₱11.148 billion, or 3.5%. Compared to the same period in 2025, the BOC reported a growth of ₱19.729 billion, equivalent to a 6.4% increase.
This sustained revenue performance marks a strong start toward the bureau's trillion-peso goal for 2026.
Record-Breaking April Collection
The BOC also recorded its highest April collection in history, collecting ₱86.400 billion based on preliminary data. This figure exceeded its target of ₱78.600 billion by 9.9% (₱7.800 billion) and represented a 15.7% increase (₱11.699 billion) compared to the same month last year.
BOC Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno attributed the success to the discipline, integrity, and consistency of personnel across all ports. He stated, "This is our highest year-to-date surplus on record for the last 10 years, and it reflects the discipline, integrity, and consistency of our personnel across all ports. Even in the face of global uncertainties and policy shifts that affect our revenue base, we continue to deliver results that directly support government programs and national development."
