The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has created the Port of Limay in Bataan as the agency’s 16th collection district to help curb oil smuggling, which remains a major problem of the government.
In an order dated July 3, Customs Commissioner Napoleon Morales said the new port will have jurisdiction over the entire province of Bataan, except the areas controlled by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.
Morales said the ultimate goal is to curb smuggling, enhance revenues, facilitate trade and, enhance trade security.
Previously, the sub-ports of Limay and Mariveles were under the jurisdiction of the Port of Manila.