Ariel Nepomuceno confirms departure from the Bureau of Customs

Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno leads the presentation of around P23 million worth of misdeclared frozen agricultural products allegedly smuggled from China and seized at the Port of Manila, during a press briefing in Manila on July 21, 2026.Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

MANILA — Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has confirmed his exit from the Bureau of Customs (BOC).

In a statement, Nepomuceno thanked Customs personnel for their support during his term as Customs chief.

“Because of your commitment and hard work, we have accomplished so much, and our institution today is stronger, more respected, and better understood by the public,” he said.

He did not name his successor but said, “The next commissioner is a highly respected and capable leader.”