Customs Update PH

16/01/2026

I The Bureau of Customs (BOC) warns the public against the circulation of fake news and AI-generated content, containing misleading claims about airport and customs regulations.

The BOC strongly denies a fabricated YouTube video titled “10 Bagay na Bawal Dalhin sa Eroplano – Seniors Kailangang Malaman Ito,” which falsely presents information regarding items allegedly prohibited from being brought during air travel. The Bureau clarifies that the claims in the video are inaccurate, misleading, and unsupported by any official incident or record.
The public is advised to verify information from official sources and to report suspicious content. The BOC remains committed to protecting the public from misinformation and may take legal action against individuals or groups responsible for creating and spreading fake news.

For a more accurate guide of items that are allowed for air travel, you may refer to the reference list below:
https://customs.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Memorandum-Importation-of-FDA-DOH-Regulated-Products-For-Personal-Use.pdf

For inquiries or to report suspicious content, contact us through the following channels:
• Email: [email protected]
• Hotline: (02) 8705-6000
• Facebook: BureauOfCustomsPH
• Instagram: .ph
• Twitter:

13/01/2026

09/01/2026

| A Public Auction through Sealed Bidding will be conducted by the Auction and Cargo Disposal Division of the Manila International Container Port on January 20, 2026, Tuesday, at 10:00 A.M. The event will take place at the 4th Floor, Administrative Bldg., Manila International Container Port.

For further information and details, please visit the link or scan the QR code indicated in the infographic below.

07/01/2026

05/01/2026

| As of January 05, 2026, yard utilization rates at major ports are 90.47% at the Manila International Container Port and 74.20% at the Port of Manila, reflecting the current usage of available yard space at each location.

23/12/2025

Inaanyayahan ang lahat na dumalo sa Misa de Gallo sa Kalayaan Grounds, Malacañang mula Disyembre 16 hanggang 24, 2025, 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM.

Pagkatapos ng misa, magsalo-salo sa libreng Christmas kakanin mula 5:00 AM hanggang 6:00 AM.

Tara na at magsimbang gabi sa Palasyo! 🎄

29/11/2025

| A Public Auction through Sealed Bidding will be conducted by the Auction and Cargo Disposal Division of the Port of Manila on December 05, 2025 (2nd bidding), Friday, at 10:00 A.M. The event will take place at the Ground Floor, Situation Room, OCOM Bldg, Bureau of Customs, Port Area, Manila.

For further information and details, please refer to the following link:
https://customs.gov.ph/notice-of-public-auction-port-of-manila-05-december-2025/

28/11/2025

06/11/2025

| The Bureau of Customs – Port of Manila (BOC-POM) will conduct a public auction through sealed bidding for seven (7) luxury vehicles seized from the Discaya Family in October 2025.

The vehicles up for auction include a Toyota Tundra (2022), Toyota Sequoia (2023), Rolls Royce Cullinan (2023), Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG (2022), Mercedes-Benz G500 (2019, Brabus), Lincoln Navigator L (2021), and Bentley Bentayga (2022).

The auction will take place on November 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at the Situation Room, Ground Floor, OCOM Building, Bureau of Customs, Port Area, Manila.

A public viewing for interested bidders will be held on November 10–12, 2025, at the PUC Parking Area, OCOM Grounds.

Interested bidders are invited to participate in the auction. For registration details and complete guidelines, please refer to the Official Auction Notice here: https://customs.gov.ph/notice-of-public-auction-port-of-manila-17-november-2025/

02/11/2025

| Request for Quotation for the following projects:

- Printing and Delivery of IEC Materials – Travel with Ease: The Essential Guide for Travelers and Easy guide to Parcel and Postal Item Tracking and Customs Clearance Brochure

- Supply and Delivery of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Fire Extinguishers

The submission of quotation and eligibility documents is on or before November 03, 2025, 10:00 a.m., at the General Services Division, Ground Floor, OCOM Building, Bureau of Customs, Port Area, Manila.

For more bidding opportunities, please visit the BOC Procurement Page: https://customs.gov.ph/invitation-to-bid-request-for-quotation-invitation-for-negotiated-procurement-notice-to-conduct-direct-contracting-2025/