Philippine Bureau of Customs – Fucking Blatant Corrupt Crooks!
September 16, 2011Excuse me for a bit… I know this is not Visual Novel related but I’m gonna make an exception today. I need an outlet for this rage I’m currently have… It was Friday morning and I woke up to the nice scent of breakfast looking at the lovely sunshine. It was a perfect day and I am in a really good mood I even managed to improve and deliver an improved BG to darkspartan for our collaboration project (click here to view it)… that is until I opened my email and received something really… unpleasant…
PHILIPPINE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS… WHY ARE YOU GUYS SUCH A BUNCH OF FUCKING CORRUPT TO THE BONE CROOKS! GO TO HELL AND BURN! PLEASE DIE IN THE MOST EXCRUCIATING MANNER!!! I HOPE YOUR DEATHS ARE PROLONG AND PAINFUL!!!
Long story short… They expect me to pay about Php40,000 (US$925.50) for a shipment that is itself just worth Php6521.50 (US$150). For fucks sake guys!… it’s just slabs of rocks… LITERALLY SLABS OF ROCKS!!!…
Fine here’s the breakup…
Benchmark / Tariff / Duties & Taxes – Php 18,700.00
Storage Fee – Php 8,000.00
Entry Form – Php 1,500.00
Locator – Php 300.00
Document Processing – Php 4,870.00
Broker’s Fee - Php 5,200.00
Miscellaneous – Php #%@&$!!! (at this point, I’m already foaming in the mouth)
And you know what… this is the second time I received the same shipment and the previous one I paid for far FAR less… this breakup not only doesn’t make any sense… it’s pure BULLSHIT!!! And even more rage inducing is the fact that if I didn’t pay and claim it today (September 16)… it will be declared abandoned… YOU FUCKING MOTHER FUCKERS!!! FINE!!! GO AHEAD AND SHOVE THOSE SLABS UP YOUR ASSES!!!
So there you have it… I finally got to experience Philippine Corruption via Bureau of Customs first hand. I’m truly ashamed to be a Filipino right now. This is corruption. Really BLATANT corruption…
I… I need to get out for a bit and… forget about everything… I don’t know if my heart can take this stress… must breath in and breath out… relax… relax…
I’m… I’m going back to sleep… and when I wake up…
“POOF” (#%^&@%$!!!)
Nakakahiya kayo mga putang ina nyong taga Bureau of Customs! Ang kakapal at sobrang garapal ang kasakiman nyo! Masahol pa kayo sa kriminal!!! Mahiya naman kayo… nung ni re-compute ko yung mga dapat kong bayaran hindi naman dapat umabot ng ganyan kalaki! Mga sindikato kayo ng magnanakaw!
I know how you feel man, on an order I made, valued at ~$90 Canadian I got taxed something like $127. Customs decided to convert the currency (yen) to Canadian dollars at 10x the exchange rate, so I was taxed on ~$900 plus other fees. This happened in late July. I was able to make an appeal and only after having to constantly phone them did they say they’ve made their decision and I would be notified by mail. Normally that is supposed to take a maximum of 30 days…. Anyways at least today I got some of what I was supposed to get back. I’m thankful I at least got something back.
Sucks that you have to experience this kind of thing too, except quite obviously much worse than I had to.
Put these values in dollar man
Geez dude, are you incapable of thinking for yourself and looking for a currency converter? If by the small chance that you are so retarded that you don’t know what to look for, here is a decent converter for Yahoo,
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency-converter/;_ylt=AuslUGfY64psdQZjn2fnHOS00KB4;_ylu=X3oDMTE4dDg0ZjNhBHBvcwMyBHNlYwNjdXJyZW5jaWVzTmF2BHNsawNjdXJyZW5jeWNvbnY-#from=PHP;to=USD;amt=230
Just click the link, or copy and paste it, but it can give you all the help you need
@P-Chan, the guy’s practically steaming mad with foaming mouth, don’t be a fucking DOUCHE and ask “put these values in dollar man” — why don’t you just google it instead ?
Don’t let it get you down dude…
Bureau Of Customs and Bureau Of Forestry-I have seen them in action. Their favorite expressions when extorting bribes are “Pasalubong”, “Pamasko” (in July), and “Pahingi”.
I had 100 dollar generic bicycle frame delivered to the Phiilppines. I had to pay more than half its value in taxes to bring it home! My complaints fell on deaf ears. Its so sickening to remember.
Go to a pro bono lawyer, sue them and if you win the case claim damages for the value of a container load of what you “imported”.
Sometimes you have to trust the legal system if there is no other recourse especially if this is the first time you’re going to sue. No matter how negative our perception is about justice in our country I still firmly believe that there are still upstanding citizens in the bureaucracy who believe in doing things right. By your inaction, you are also contributing to the perpetuation of what is wrong in our country. For a democratic system to work whether in the rich or poor countries it takes active participation by the people themselves who are affected by the ills of society. Complacency and ignorance of the law is precisely what corrupt people in the bureucracy feed on so they can get away with their schemes but if you really are someone who is willing to fight for the right way of doing things then you have to go the extra mile to effectuate change in our country.
I bought an item from Thailand and since i was going on vacay here in Manila i decided to redirect the shipping here instead of Malaysia. Much to my surprised I was asked to pay PHP1600.00 in custom for my item which worth USD97.00.
I’ve been buying stuff online from games to action figure and sent it to my house in Malaysia for 5years now and not a single cents was taxed from me as long as I keep my item at RM500 (PHP7000.00).
But here it’s pure BS. These custom officials are bunch of alligators. They knew that these are the norms nowadays, buying stuff online and they knew that they are going to earn a lot from us. I wish I have enough middle fingers to express my disgust on them.
Its the ultimate corrupt department and every pinoy should be ashamed, its a place to make money not serve the public, such actions stop investment into the country and give it such a bad name overseas. To most business people the Philippines equals corruption and there can be no real economic progress until this cancer is removed. I had an example today of a table tennis bat from Hong kong value USD 7 customs duty USD 35, corruption, guys you should be ashamed but i guess you just laugh at this
I can feel your pain as a “foreigner” in the Phils. I really had enough of all this corruption from high to very low that everybody seems to accept. The customs are a very obvious case.
I liked to have a simple Kindle (100$) but Amazon Shipping told me they don’t ship to the Phils any more because of customs extortion that keeps your item for months in “storage” (= fees) unless you spit up a few thousands in cash. I needed an extra Samsung 24 B300 and they asked around 9,400 php when it’s 6,100 in the US.
I estimate that in general the officially tolerated customs maffia asks 30% extra as pasalubong from the big importers. F*ck you Phils customs and state.
To avoid the scandalously high visa fees (the 2nd 2 months extension was 7000php) I’ll just take a visa trip on a cheap fare and buy my monitors in KL.
They want more tourists and “bizness” in the Phils. Right. I advise anybody to go to Thailand or Vietnam unless they come for sex, like most foreigners do. That’s the only thing those moron customs can’t tax yet. Audio, video, IT, cars are more expensive than abroad just because of the customs maffia.
THE pilipinas CUSTOMS IS SOOO FUCKING CORRUPT! IF I HAVE A CHANCE TO NUKE THESE PIECES OF SHITS THEY STOP TO EXIST NOW – I WILL WIPE EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM INCLUDING THEIR EXTENDED RELATIVES.
LETS DEDICATE A SITE CURSING, DEGRADING, SHITTING PILIPINAS CUSTOMS! PUTANG INA NYO CUSTOMS! TAE KAYO! PAMILYA NYO TAE! PINAPAPAKAIN NYO NG TAE! MGA TAE!
Tanga mag isip isip muna kayo, pinakingan nyo agad isang tanga may international customs value ang mga item nasa customs and tariff code mandated by law, hindi pweding mag compute ng sariling value. kumuha sya dapat ng licensed customs broker. mga tanga na pa ingles ingles, Mag isip muna kayo.
You should bring it to the media. There is this radio show co-related to Aksyon TV where they help the needy resolve issues related to corrupted officials in the government. They would personally call them too. You know that once an issue is raised in the eyes of media, it’ll alarm them.
I AM SORRY GUYS THAT IS HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES BUREAU OF CUSTOMS.
OUR SALAIRES ARE NOT AT PAR WITH THE DEVELOPED COUNTRIES LIKE USA, UK , CANADA ,ETC.
WE BELIEVED THAT IF YOU COULD AFFORD TO BRING THESE ITEMS TO OUR TRAPS THEN YOU DESERVE TO PAY 200% -400 % OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASED PRICE.
AVERAGE FILIPINOS COULD NOT AFFORD TO HAVE THESE LUXURIOUS ITEMS LOCALLY. THANKS TO YOUR PAYMENTS OF CUSTOM DUTIES , THERE ARE NOW LESS FILIPINOS WHO COULD NOT AFFORD. YOUR DUTY PAYMENTS WILL PERMIT THE CUSTOMS INSPECTORS OF BUYING EXPENSIVE GOODS.NORMALLY ONLY RESERVED FOR THE HAVE PEOPLE.
DO NOT TEASE US IN BRINGING THESE IMPORTED GOODS. YOU BRING TO OUR ATTENTION – YOU PAY HAHAHA.
DONT FORGET THERE TO SLIP A FEW HUNDRED EUROS OR DOLLARS AT YOUR DECLARATION FORM.
WE WILL BE LESS INTRUSIVE TO YOUR BELONGINGS.
what an ass…
All you did here just put the proof that you’re all thieving crooks. I suppose if the United States of America wanted to try charging you the same, you would’nt be screaming bloody murder!
not everyone in the Bu of Customs are crooks nor corrupt…the vary from taxes vary whether the items are luxury or necessary personal items…used personal items must exclude used clothing….powder or liquid are not allowed, too. “Sin” items such as cigars.wine, cigarettes also are taxed much more…email us for assistance for cheaper taxes and fees
BUREAU OF CUSTOM IS INVISIBLE. FOR LIFE. AND AFTER.
I’m a Filipino but is very close to losing my pride as one or do I really still have the pride of being a Filipino? I’m sad and extremely upset because almost a month ago, I asked my husband to mail a package to my brother-in-law in Philippines. The package contained over the counter pain medications (2 bottles of ALEVE), some vitamins, an adjustable walking cane, etc. My brother-in-law seriously needs the pain medications that are not available locally. I went home last year and brought with me some which I gave to him. According to him, the pain meds really works great with relieving the pain. When I returned here in the US, I decided to purchase some and send to him…for the hope of helping him with his painful suffering (as a respect, I am not disclosing what kind of painful and disabling health problem my b-i-l has). Now, the package already arrived at the Philippines customs, and guess what, they put hold on forwarding the package and have asked some payment so the package could be claimed. It’s just plain evil, you name every horrible curse you can. I have followed the customs’ guidelines and yet here I am sticking my middle finger in frustration…PHILIPPINES BUREAU OF CUSTOMS is plainly sick, putting the country in shame. EVERYBODY with the right sense knows that…NOW WHO CAN HELP ME GET those pain meds into my B-I-L’s HANDS?
My wife is a dual citizen and I am a citizen of the USA only. We want to retire to the Philippines. I have learned that I cannot take my motorcycle or auto into the RP without paying a customs tax the equivalent of the vehicles purchase price! It seems so crazy that we have to sell everything we own in order to retire to the RP and avoid rapacious customs practices which discourage people from relocating. The Philippines has such potential as a retirement mecca. Retirees could contribute to the economy with an influx of money and increased demand for Filipino employment in the areas of health care, housing, and so many other goods and services. It is tragic that Machiavellian government agencies perpetuate corruption and hurt, ultimately, the noble Filipino people.
Hi! I am a Filipino. I feel your pain and asked my friend who is a high rank official in Customs, Port of Manila. I forwarded him your blog and comments, rage, etc. He replied. We advise you to use shipping lines that arrive at Port of Manila and we are willing to help you avoid corruption. Email me and I will connect you to him. Here is his reply.
“ I SAW THE COMPUTATION OF EXPENSES- as an insider in Bureau of Customs,money charged and involved is from and given to fixers or brokers. we do NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED NEXT….. it is best THAT you do not ask and use brokers or fixers!. YOU CAN ALWAYS,ALWAYS TRANSACT PERSONALLY TO THE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS, AND MANY ARE MORE THAN WILLING TO ASSIST. I AM VERY, VERY SURE IF YOU HAVE PERSONALLY TRANSACT THE GOODS FOR THE RELEASE, IT IS AMAZINGLY CHEAP!”
Feel free to email me atheena_ph@yahoo.com
Hi! I am a Filipino and my friend is a high rank official in Customs, Port of Manila. I forwarded him your blog and comments, rage, etc. He replied. We advise you to use shipping lines that arrive at Port of Manila and we are willing to help you avoid corruption. Email me and I will connect you to him. Here is his reply.
“ I SAW THE COMPUTATION OF EXPENSES- as an insider in Bureau of Customs,money charged and involved is from and given to fixers or brokers. we do NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED NEXT….. it is best THAT you do not ask and use brokers or fixers!. YOU CAN ALWAYS,ALWAYS TRANSACT PERSONALLY TO THE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS, AND MANY ARE MORE THAN WILLING TO ASSIST. I AM VERY, VERY SURE IF YOU HAVE PERSONALLY TRANSACT THE GOODS FOR THE RELEASE, IT IS AMAZINGLY CHEAP!”
Feel free to email me at atheena_ph@yahoo.com
this is a comment that i would like to say most of the employees or people that work at the bureau of customs live in exclusive village buy there goods in exclusive shopping malls including there wives and children families studies in exclusive schools drove their high end vehicles and yet their salary are 20k only where do you guys get your money to spend on your lavish living lifestyle of course from the importers and brokers these are with the knowledge of the customs commissioner ruffy biazon and i guess you guys knows who not to vote for come election time mga pera galling sa nakaw kaya mga anak at pamilya magnanakaw din
halos lahat ng employees sa customs ay corrupt.may alam nga ako na grabe ang ari arian sa probinsya mansyon ang bahay napakalaki ng bahay at napakaluwag ng lupa at pader buong lupa.malalaki ba salary ng employee ng customs at kayang kaya nila makapa pundar ng mala palasyong bahay at halos isang hectaria ang pinagtayuan ng bahay.sa baranggay namin sya ang pinakamayaman at pinakamalaking bahay at lupain.
THANK YOU for saying “most of the employees…” and not saying “all”…my friend there at a high position at Customs Port of Manila maintain farms, piggery, etc, also inherited the lands and not from Customs. He himself plants and has a mahogany plantation, do his own laundry, too. Be advised that you could meet with him and ask HOW TO AVOID EXORBITANT FEES, ETC AT B.O.C before sending in any import. he could help except if your product is “old clothes” or powder or liquid as those three are being HELD or CONFISCATED. Advise importers to ship through shipping lines that dock at Port of Manila. Email me. We will be glad to help and maintain even the few Filipinos be like Ramon Magsaysay and Sec Robredo but alive and propagate the same principles..
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Vey good mga taga ems customs! Wala na mag online shopping dahil sa inyo mga mababait kasi kayo. Sarap kinakain nyo pero pag namatay kayo, sinusumpa kayo alam nyo kung bakit, kasi ang babait ninyo, Merry Christmas. Aginaldo naman mga @@#$
papatayin ko lahat ng customs na corrupt sa pilipinas watchout
kung patayin mo corrupt sa customs wala na matira na employee.
Before you complain, you should get your own licensed custom broker you can not compute the duties and taxes on your own values and formula its mandated by international customs and tariff code.
The computation for duties & taxes should be available, online and transparent, and anyone who knows math should be able to compute for it and not be “RELIANT” on a customs officials’ computation! How else would we know if he just picked a number out of thin air?
Why do you insist on having a licensed custom broker compute it? So he can insert hidden fees in collusion with customs?
WTF pare! nakapsok mga customs sa blog mo, at nagdedepensa pa..TIGAS nman!!
they dont have a shame what important to them what they gain from their kurakotan….,my story is not as worse as others but i wanna share my story…my husband sent a package via dhl 2 cocktail dress and 1 bolero..for my niece prom night and seniors night…so he paid the shipping here 76 dollars…after 3 days…my sister emailed me dat package was already there..but the delivery boy was asking of 3k+ for the taxes charge by bureau of customs…wat the f..i have called the agency but the just try to transfer me from one phone line to another .. my simple questions was not answered at all…why would they charged the package 80% of taxes..lets say our declared item is $175…we already paid dhl for the shipping…and dat was a present for my niece…saan ka naman makakakita na ang regalohan mo magbabayad pa..it doesnt make sense…very obvious talaga na may samahan nga mga mandurugas sa loob ng ahensia collaborating with any courier…i have lots of stories heard and i feel so bad for those people na pinadalhan ng mga regalo pero cant afford to pay for the fee they kaya labas na lang unclaimed packages so sino ang makikinabang noon…siempre ang mga walang kaluluwang gahaman sa pera…to those corrupt people they will rot and die painful…
FUCK YOU COSTUM PEOPLE HAYOPPPP
CUSTOMS TIPS: NEVER put any Official Receipt in the package or cargo. ASK YOUR SHIPPER NOT TO WRITE any amount for shipping cost but write “AS AGREED” or “Freight collect”….never mislabel your items…Do not send used clothing, powder. chemicals. liquid. we have assisted several persons already who read my replies here..thanks..Remember NOT EVERYONE is bad.Some who send items are also crooks who tried to send in what is not allowed and they bribe the Customs employees.