The Bureau of Customs (BOC) clarified that Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno remains in his post, saying it has not received any official directive from Malacañang regarding a change in the agency's leadership.
In an official statement, the BOC said Nepomuceno continues to oversee the agency's operations and remains focused on strengthening border protection, facilitating legitimate trade, implementing reforms, and ensuring proper revenue collection.
The bureau also vowed to sustain its campaign against smuggling, particularly efforts to prevent illegal drugs and other unsafe or illicit goods from entering the country.
It likewise reaffirmed its commitment to improving ease of doing business for legitimate importers and exporters, while strengthening transparency and accountability in its operations.
The BOC added that it would continue ensuring the proper assessment and collection of duties and taxes to support government programs, infrastructure projects, and essential public services.
"The work continues, the reforms continue, and the Bureau remains focused on delivering results that strengthen border security, support legitimate trade, generate revenues for national development, and improve the lives of Filipinos," the agency said.
