MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday expressed hope that the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) proposed P29.9-billion budget under the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP) would be restored after it was slashed to P5.9 billion during budget deliberations. At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the original allocation would help the BOC strengthen its anti-smuggling operations, including acquiring equipment and machinery to enhance border security. READ: Customs bureau seen beating July revenue goal “Hopefully, the proposed budget for the BOC will be approved as is,” she said. Castro urged lawmakers to consider the agency’s funding requirements as Congress deliberates on […]...

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