The Bureau of Customs (BOC) exceeded its revenue collection targets in July 2026, and for the January to July period, Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said, citing stronger-than-expected inflows.

The agency collected ₱95.8 billion in July, surpassing its ₱91.5-billion target, while cumulative collections from January to July also went beyond the programmed goal by ₱10.47 billion, according to Nepomuceno.

“Yung ibinigay sa ating target na tinaasan pa, nagagawa naman po natin ’yan,” Nepomuceno said.

He said the bureau has been able to meet even higher targets set for the agency, stressing the need to sustain and further improve collection performance as these funds support government operations and social programs.

“Kailangan po natin pagbutihin talaga dahil diyan manggagaling yung pondo para sa mga programa pangtulong sa ating mga kababayan at sa operasyon ng ating pamahalaan.”

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