Palace refutes speculation Customs chief Nepomuceno will be replaced

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday denied rumors that Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno is set to be replaced, following confusion on the date of his appointment. The issue arose after a document indicating Nepomuceno’s appointment date as February 2, 2026 circulated online, even though he officially took his oath on June 30 last year. READ: Nepomuceno