BOC files charges vs 40 importers, brokers for CMTA violations

MANILA, Philippines — Forty importers and licensed customs brokers face criminal cases for violating the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), the Bureau of Customs said on Tuesday. As part of its anti-smuggling campaign, the BOC filed 14 criminal cases before the Department of Justice from July 1, 2025 to Feb. 16, 2026, marking the