BIR cites Customs role as ‘enduring partner’ in revenue generation

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On Aug 9, 2026

BUREAU OF Customs Assistant Commissioner Atty. Vincent Phlip 'Jet' Maronilla, receiving the recognition from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), during the latter's 122nd anniversary. To his left is BIR Commissioner Charlie Mendoza while at far right is BIR Assistant Commissioner Atty. Vener Baquiran, who also previously served as BOC Deputy Commissioner (photo: BOC-PIAD).

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) was recognized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for its enduring partnership and valuable support to the agency’s programs and initiatives during the BIR’s 122nd Anniversary celebration under the theme, ‘Husay at Dangal ng Lingkod-Bayan ng BIR.”

Assistant Commissioner Atty. Vincent Philip C. Maronilla, head of the Post Clearance Audit Group (PCAG) received the recognition on behalf of the agency during the celebration held last July 31.

The BIR honored the BOC as one of its valued BIR KAAGAPAY, recognizing the agency’s significant contributions to promoting service excellence anchored on integrity, professionalism, and institutional partnership.

Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Frederick Go is the Guest of Honor and Speaker during the occasion.

“Ang parangal na ito ay para sa lahat ng bumubuo sa Bureau of Customs na patuloy na ginagampanan nang buong husay at integridad ang kanilang mga tungkulin. Ipinapakita rin nito ang halaga ng matibay na koordinasyon sa pagitan ng BOC at BIR sa maayos at epektibong pagpapatupad ng mga programa ng pamahalaan,” Assistant Commissioner Maronilla said.

Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno welcomed the recognition as a testament to the importance of collaboration among government agencies in delivering meaningful results for the Filipino people.

The BOC and the BIR are the major revenue generating arms of the government.

In his message for the occasion, Commissioner Nepomuceno remarked:

“Ang pagkilalang ito ay patunay na kapag nagtutulungan ang mga ahensya ng pamahalaan, mas malaki ang ating nagagawa para sa bayan. Sa Bureau of Customs, patuloy nating isinusulong ang mga direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na palakasin ang revenue collection, sugpuin ang katiwalian, at gawing mas mabilis, mas episyente, at mas transparent ang serbisyo sa publiko.

“Sa pamamagitan ng sama-samang pagkilos, mas mapapalakas natin ang tiwala ng mamamayan at maiaangat ang antas ng serbisyo para sa bawat Pilipino.”