Charlito Mendoza is new Customs commissioner

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Charlito Martin Mendoza as the new commissioner of the Bureau of Customs.

A copy of the appointment letter, dated Nov. 11, was made available to the media on Thursday.

On the same day, Mendoza released his statement, posted on the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s social media pages, confirming his new appointment.

Mendoza thanked Marcos for the trust and confidence, as he expressed his gratitude to his colleagues at the BIR, where he served as commissioner since 2025.

“To my colleagues at the BIR, thank you for the warmth with which you welcomed me and the dedication you have shown. This past year has been the most challenging and meaningful of my public service career. I have learned so much from all of you, and I will always be grateful,” he said.

He also said he is looking forward to working with the people at the BOC.

“I look forward to working with the men and women of the BOC to carry out the priorities of President Marcos, Jr. and Secretary Go—strengthening border protection, sustaining revenue collection, and facilitating legitimate trade. We have important work ahead of us, and I am ready to get started,” Mendoza said.

Mendoza replaced Ariel Nepomuceno.