Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu

𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗘 / 𝗟𝗢𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
as of June 02, 2026
Pursuant to Section 1129 of RA 10863 - Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), the Port of Cebu hereby sends this Notice to File Entry for the consignees whose shipments have been discharged as of the date indicated but have not filed the corresponding goods declaration. Failure to lodge the goods declaration within fifteen (15) days from the date of discharge of that last package from the vessel, pursuant to Section 407 of the CMTA, shall be deemed an implied abandonment of the imported goods.
Please disregard this Notice if you have already filed the goods declaration within the prescribed period.

𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗘 / 𝗟𝗢𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
as of June 01, 2026
Pursuant to Section 1129 of RA 10863 - Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), the Port of Cebu hereby sends this Notice to File Entry for the consignees whose shipments have been discharged as of the date indicated but have not filed the corresponding goods declaration. Failure to lodge the goods declaration within fifteen (15) days from the date of discharge of that last package from the vessel, pursuant to Section 407 of the CMTA, shall be deemed an implied abandonment of the imported goods.
Please disregard this Notice if you have already filed the goods declaration within the prescribed period.

𝐁𝐎𝐂 𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘

The Bureau of Customs – Port of Cebu conducted its first Flag Raising Ceremony (FRC) for the month on June 01, 2026, bringing together officials and personnel from the District Port and its Subports in a meaningful gathering centered on patriotism, spirituality, and recognition of employees’ milestones and achievements.

The ceremony opened with the traditional flag raising rites, followed by a Spiritual Speaking for Values Restoration by Mr. Sparks Favros, which forms part of the Port’s initiatives in support of the Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization (IAM-BOC) Movement of Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno. The activity encouraged personnel to remain grounded in integrity, accountability, professionalism, and compassion in public service, while reinforcing the importance of ethical conduct in the discharge of their duties.

As part of the program, the Port also acknowledged newly hired and promoted personnel for the position of Warehouseman III. Their recognition marked another milestone in strengthening the workforce of the Port and reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to professional growth and operational excellence.

In addition, the June 2026 birthday celebrants were recognized during the ceremony. The simple yet meaningful acknowledgment highlighted the Port’s continued efforts to foster camaraderie, unity, and appreciation among its personnel.

District Collector Alexandra Yap-Lumontad encouraged all personnel to remain committed to excellence, teamwork, and integrity as the Port continues to pursue its operational and revenue goals for the year.

Aligned with the directives of Commissioner Nepomuceno, the Port of Cebu remains committed to promoting a culture of professionalism, employee welfare, and values-driven public service.

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NEPOMUCENO, DOJ, NBI JOIN FORCES VS. SMUGGLING BOSSES

Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno is determined to apprehend the masterminds behind smuggling operations as he revisits earlier discussions on strengthening cooperation with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), now under new leadership, to enhance joint investigations and construct robust cases against high-ranking offenders.



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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has completed the sale of the remaining luxury vehicles linked to the Discaya family, marking the full disposal of all 13 vehicles seized in the case.

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𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗘 / 𝗟𝗢𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
as of May 29, 2026

Pursuant to Section 1129 of RA 10863 - Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), the Port of Cebu hereby sends this Notice to File Entry for the consignees whose shipments have been discharged as of the date indicated but have not filed the corresponding goods declaration. Failure to lodge the goods declaration within fifteen (15) days from the date of discharge of that last package from the vessel, pursuant to Section 407 of the CMTA, shall be deemed an implied abandonment of the imported goods.

Please disregard this Notice if you have already filed the goods declaration within the prescribed period.

OMBUDSMAN REMULLA TOPS NATIONAL TRUST SURVEY

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla emerged as the highest-rated national government official in the latest RPMD Foundation “Boses ng Bayan” survey, earning 89.3% public trust and a 90.2% performance rating.

The survey highlighted strong public approval of Remulla’s anti-corruption efforts, accountability measures, and commitment to public integrity.

𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒

Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) recognized District Collector Alexandra Yap-Lumontad during its General Membership Meeting and Cebu Business Month (CBM) 2026 Grand Opening Salvo held on May 22, 2026, at Skyhall, SM Seaside City Cebu.

The recognition was presented by CCCI President Regan Rex King, acknowledging Collector Yap-Lumontad’s leadership and the Port of Cebu’s continued efforts in strengthening trade facilitation, fostering stronger partnerships with the business sector, and supporting economic growth in Central Visayas.

The event gathered leaders from government, business, and the private sector to formally open Cebu Business Month 2026 — a long-standing initiative that highlights Cebu’s role as one of the country’s premier centers for business, innovation, and investment.

“This recognition is truly meaningful because it comes from our partners in the business community. More than a personal recognition, this reflects the collective efforts of the men and women of the Port of Cebu who continuously work to make our processes more efficient, transparent, and responsive to the needs of our stakeholders,” District Collector Yap-Lumontad said.

With the guidance from Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, the Port of Cebu remains committed to strengthening partnerships with stakeholders, promoting trade facilitation, ensuring lawful revenue collection, and supporting initiatives that contribute to economic growth and ease of doing business in the country.

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