Philippines Deploying New Electronic Customs Systems 'This Month'

The Philippines Bureau of Customs (BOC) will soon deploy new computer systems in all ports nationwide in an effort “geared towards streamlining customs processes and operations.” The agency will deploy Goods Declaration Verification System (GDVS), National Value Verification System (NVVS), BOC Portal (Ticketing System), Document Tracking System (DTS), and the BOC Dashboard “this month,” the BOC said in a June 9 press release. “These systems are designed to improve transparency and reduce opportunities for corruption, and provide seamless trade services with lesser human intervention,” it said.