CEBU CITY — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu has collected a total of P20.192 billion for the first half of the year, exceeding its target for the period by P3.053 billion or 17.81 percent.
In a press statement, the port said it posted its highest monthly collections from April to June 2022. Its collections also reflect growth of P4.773 billion or 31% percent compared to the revenues collected over the same period last year.
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According to District Collector Charlito Martin Mendoza, the port’s fiscal performance can be attributed to its officers’ and employees’ unwavering dedication and consistency in applying valuation and classification rules for imports.
The port also maximized revenues by promptly resolving seizure cases and disposing of forfeited goods through auctions.
Mendoza also credited the port’s stakeholders, who have been proactive in their compliance and regularly participate in port-initiated webinars on the latest policies, procedures, and public consultations.
Another major contributing factor to revenue collections was the Port of Cebu’s active participation in implementing the reform agenda of the bureau, particularly its anti-smuggling and border security program and good governance initiatives.
In May, the port deployed three new high-speed boats for on-sea patrolling and interdiction and two units of Trace Detection System for detection of explosives, narcotics, and drug substances through sampling non-visible trace amounts of particulates.
The port’s enforcement and intelligence officers also participated in the International Seaport Interdiction Training conducted by the U.S. Export Control and Border Security Program. The port also conducted a series of internal workshops and seminars, covering an array of significant professional development topics.
In February, the Port of Cebu passed the Proficiency Stage of the Performance Governance System with a rating of 87.4 percent.
In June, the district port passed the final external audit for ISO 9001:2015 Certification conducted by TuvSud Philippines.
Since the subport of Dumaguete and Mactan were the first to be conferred the certification in the past two years, passing this final audit now makes the Port of Cebu the first collection district to have its main port and all subports ISO 9001:2015 certified.
With the continued implementation of the ongoing programs and initiatives of the bureau through the end of 2022, the Port of Cebu is on track to hit and deliver its assigned full-year collection target of P37.842 billion.
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