BOC-Cebu tops September revenue target

CEBU, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Cebu collected ?4.875 billion in revenue in September 2026, exceeding its monthly target by ?129.943 million or 2.74 percent.

The collection surpassed the port’s target of ?4.745 billion, with the subports of Mactan and Dumaguete both exceeding their respective revenue goals, according to the BOC.

The Subport of Mactan posted the highest surplus against its target, collecting ?606.859 million against its ?191.674-million goal, exceeding it by ?415.185 million or 216.61 percent.

Meanwhile, the Subport of Dumaguete generated ?753.435 million, surpassing its ?720.522-million target by ?32.913 million or 4.57 percent.

District Collector Atty. Zsae Carrie C. De Guzman, in a statement posted on social media, credited customs personnel across Collection District VII for the revenue performance.

De Guzman stressed the importance of sustaining operational efficiency, strengthening compliance monitoring, and ensuring coordinated revenue collection efforts.

The port said the September performance reflects its continued efforts to meet the BOC’s revenue objectives while supporting Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno’s priorities of strengthening revenue collection, promoting transparency, and improving customs operations. (CEBU NEWS)