Palace hopes BOC’s proposed P29.9B budget will be restored

Inquirer.net - Oct 20, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday expressed hope for a bigger budget for the Bureau of Customs (BOC) under the 2027 national budget after its proposed funding was reduced from P29.9 billion to P5.9 billion. At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the original allocation would help the BOC strengthen its anti-smuggling operations,

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