BOC–PORT OF BATANGAS PINURI NI GOVERNOR VILMA SANTOS DAHIL SA ‘HISTORIC REVENUE PERFORMANCE AND EASE OF DOING BUSINESS’

Pinuri ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto ang Bureau of Customs (BOC)–Port of Batangas na pinamumunuan ni District Collector Carmelita ‘Mimel’ Talusan dahil sa ‘record-breaking revenue collection and continuing efforts to make customs processes more efficient for businesses.’

Ang komendasyon ay naganap sa courtesy call ni Talusan, kung saan kinilala ang papel ng Port sa pagsuporta sa kalakalan at economic growth sa lalawigan at kasunod ng ‘historic achievement’ ng Port niton September 2026, nang makakulekta ng P24.540 billion, lagpas sa target nitong P22.642 billion o sa sumang P1.898 billion o 8.38%. Ito ang pinakamataas na monthly revenue collection sa kasaysayan ng Port, na lumagpas pa sa dating record nitong P24.208 billion noong July 2026.

AniGovernor Santos-Recto stated: “The Provincial Government of Batangas commends the Bureau of Customs–Port of Batangas for its outstanding revenue performance and continuing efforts to promote ease of doing business. Efficient and transparent customs operations are essential in supporting our business community, facilitating legitimate trade, and sustaining Batangas’ economic growth.”

Nagprisinta si Talusan ng mga reform initiatives sa ilalim ng liderato ni Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, na nagpapakita ng commitment ng BOC sa Integrity, Accountability, and Modernization (IAM), operational efficiency, transparency at improved service delivery.

“Our historic September collection reflects the dedication of our personnel and the cooperation of our stakeholders. Under Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno’s leadership, we remain committed to strengthening revenue collection, facilitating legitimate trade, and promoting ease of doing business while upholding integrity, accountability, and efficient public service. We also recognize the importance of coordination with the Provincial Government of Batangas in supporting the province’s economic growth,” saad ni Talusan.

“Said courtesy visit underscores the importance of institutional collaboration between the BOC and the Provincial Government of Batangas in advancing good governance, facilitating trade and fostering a business-friendly environment,” aniya.

“With its record-breaking revenue performance and continuing reform initiatives, the BOC–Port of Batangas remains steadfast in fulfilling its core mandates of revenue collection, trade facilitation, and border protection. This is in support of national development, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s directive to strengthen revenue collection and promote efficient and transparent government services,” dagdag pa ni Talusan. (JERRY S. TAN)