The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday launched its new Electronic Certificate of Payment (e-CP) System, which bypasses manual and fragmented payment processes for the seamless and reliable facilitation of the submission, processing, and transmission of motor vehicle and parts information, together with corresponding duties and taxes, from the BOC to the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
The original e-CP process was done through manual verification, limited automation, and fragmented data-sharing between agencies.
This new system, on the other hand, is fully automated, operates in real time, and directly links the BOC to the LTO, considerably reducing processing time, strengthening data integrity, and enhancing service delivery.
“The new e‑CP System is a clear demonstration of the Bureau’s commitment to modernization and whole‑of‑government collaboration. By automating validation, eliminating redundant processes, and ensuring real‑time data exchange with the LTO, we are making customs transactions faster, more secure, and more transparent for our stakeholders,” said BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno.
LTO Assistant Secretary Marcus Lacalinao backed the initiative, emphasizing the need for digital integration in improving public service.
“For many years, inter-agency coordination relied on manual process in separate systems, but the growing scale of transaction now requires more integrated approaches. The new electronic certificate of payment system is a direction; information that previously required several layers of validation can now move across system more efficiently, allowing agencies to rely on a shared verifiable records—We at the LTO look forward to continuing our cooperation with the BOC as we move forward to a more integrated and modern public service,” Lacanilao said.
The new system incorporates the BOC’s existing Electronic-to-Mobile (E2M) System to validate payment records and Single Administrative Document (SAD) details. It also allows stakeholders to track their e-CP application status in real time and enables optimized validation and audit mechanisms.
Furthermore, the platform is equipped with a feedback mechanism with the LTO’s Land Transportation Management System (LTMS), allowing for automatic updates on registered license plates and other vehicle registration details with ensured accuracy, traceability, and better monitoring of importation transactions.
