Customs reforms include tapping AI, cloud tech

2026-02-20 - 21:43

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is ramping up efforts to tap advanced digital systems, including artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology, as part of reforms aimed at streamlining operations and narrowing windows for corruption. The target is to have them in place by 2027, according to Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno. In an