The Bureau of Customs–Port of Batangas (BOC-POB), under the leadership of District Collector Carmelita ‘Mimel’ Talusan, has officially launched the Port of Batangas QR Code Access System, a one-stop digital gateway designed to streamline access to customs-related information and services.
In support of BOC Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno’s digital transformation agenda, the QR Code system provides stakeholders with modern and convenient access to customs information, minimizes delays, and strengthens our commitment to transparent and responsive service,” said Talusan.
This innovation reinforces the Bureau’s commitment to trade facilitation, public service and ease of doing business for all stakeholders,, she said.
The system was officially unveiled during the port visit of then Department of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on November 7, 2025, wherein then Secretary of Finance commended the Port’s initiatives, achievements, and reforms, highlighting its progress in digitalization and customs modernization.
“Batangas will remain the logistics powerhouse of Southern Luzon for years to come. We have seen progress not only in revenue but in reforms, from real-time vessel monitoring applications and digital dashboards that track collections and cargo to a faster document processing system, and many digitalization initiatives,” he said.
Designed for importers, exporters, brokers, logistics companies, and the public, the QR Code provides direct access to essential customs information in one scan. It consolidates import and export procedures, documentary requirements, customs rules and regulations, related government agency links including Department of Finance (DOF), and FAQs, helping users avoid navigating multiple platforms.
This initiative is aligned with the Port of Batangas’ efforts to modernize operations and enhance service delivery, Talusan said.
The BOC–POB encourages all port users to utilize the QR Code for quick and seamless access to up-to-date customs information at their convenience.
