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The Bureau of Customs unveiled six automation projects
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Some of the projects are Automated Export Declaration System, Digitalized Official Receipt System, and Customs Auction Monitoring System
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) unveiled on July 21 six automation projects, a step towards enhancing efficiency and transparency in its operations, the agency said in a statement.
These are:
- BayaniBox
- Link.BizPortal
- Automated Export Declaration System
- Digitalized Official Receipt System
- Customs Auction Monitoring System
- Redesigned BOC website
Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio in a statement said the digital projects signify BOC’s commitment to modernization and improving service delivery aligned with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
The BayaniBox is an initiative in partnership with E-Science Corp to streamline processing of balikbayan boxes, providing overseas Filipinos and their families a seamless experience in customs clearance.
Link.BizPortal, in partnership with the Land Bank of the Philippines, will create a user-friendly online platform for customs transactions and payment processing.
The Automated Export Declaration System will simplify export processes and documentation, reducing red tape and expediting trade facilitation.
The Digitalized Official Receipt System, in partnership with the APO Production Unit, Inc., is a paperless solution for electronic issuance and tracking of official receipts, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of financial records.
The Customs Auction Monitoring System will enhance transparency in the auction process for seized goods, fostering integrity and accountability.
The Redesigned BOC website provides a more user-friendly and informative website, giving stakeholders easy access to customs-related information and services.
During the event, Commissioner Rubio also highlighted the BOC’s accomplishments under its 5-Point Priority Program in the first semester of 2023.
Notably, the BOC exceeded its revenue collection target by 3.04%, to P433.433 billion vis-a-vis its target of P420.664 billion.
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In terms of trade facilitation, the Philippines climbed 17 places in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index (LPI), ranking 43rd among 139 countries, a testament BOC said to its efforts in ease of doing business.
The BOC’s anti-smuggling operations yielded 603 seizures worth over P23 billion from January to June 2023.
Furthermore, the BOC hired 71 new personnel and promoted 214 others.
In addition, the BOC obtained 23 ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certificates.
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno commended BOC for its efforts to boost trade and revenue, fortify border control, and enhance employee development.
