With the increasing demand for face/surgical masks brought about by the Covid-19 or Coronavirus Disease 2019 (then 2019 n-CoV) epidemic, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) remains at service to the public as it ensures prompt processing and release of face/surgical masks.
Since the discovery and identification of Covid-19 in January 2020, the Bureau has been expediting the process and release of shipments of face/surgical masks necessary in securing the public from the deadly virus.
Records show that 210 cartons, 10 boxes, 5 packages, and 115 pieces of face/surgical masks were released from the Bureau of Customs from January to February 2020.
In Port of Davao, there were 210 cartons and 5 packages of face/surgical masks released in January 2020. Another 10 boxes and 115 pieces of face/surgical masks were also released on February 12, 2020 from the Port of NAIA.
The improved processing in importations of face/surgical masks is part of the Bureau’s commitment to serve the public interest and provide them with immediate assistance and support as it continues to perform its mandate of facilitating trade, strengthening border protection and collecting revenues.
