Toyota Motor Philippines named top customs revenue contributor at Port of Batangas

The country’s automotive leader, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), has once again been recognized by the Bureau of Customs – Port of Batangas (BOC-POB) as its Top 1 import revenue collection contributor for the period of January to July 2026.

The distinction was conferred during the BOC-POB’s 69th Founding Anniversary celebration held on August 17, 2026, in Bauan, Batangas.

During the first seven months of 2026, TMP remitted a total of PHP 23.66 billion in customs duties and taxes. This substantial fiscal remittance represents 16.4% of the Port of Batangas’ total revenue collection for the January–July period, demonstrating TMP’s steadfast commitment to compliant trade practices and national economic advancement.

While TMP’s remittances for the period eased compared to the same period last year, it reflects broader macroeconomic headwinds and demand softening stemming from the energy crisis experienced during the first seven months of 2026. Despite these market adjustments, TMP maintained its lead as the primary revenue generator for the port district.

According to BOC-POB District Collector Carmelita Talusan, the Port of Batangas emerged as the country’s highest-performing collection district from January to July 2026, delivering an outstanding performance that consistently exceeded its revenue collection targets and accounted for nearly a quarter of total national customs revenue. Notably, in July 2026, the Port further underscored its strong operational momentum by recording its highest single-month revenue collection in its 69-year history.

Collector Talusan expressed her gratitude to all port stakeholders, acknowledging TMP alongside other major industry partners in the automotive and energy sectors for their vital roles in driving the district’s milestone collection performance.

TMP’s trade operations are anchored by its Batangas Vehicle Center (BVC) in near proximity to the port, as well as its status as an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Level 2 certified entity. Through sustained public-private synergy with the Bureau of Customs, TMP continues to support nation-building efforts while ensuring efficient delivery of automotive products and services across the Philippines.
 

In photo (from left to right) are Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) Executive Vice President Jose Maria Atienza, Bureau of Customs (BOC) - Port of Batangas District Collector Carmelita Talusan, TMP First Vice President Josephine Villanueva, TMP Senior Vice President Dennis Ben-Hur Escuro, and BOC Assistant Secretary and Chief of Staff Atty. Carlos Bathan during the recognition ceremony for the BOC-POB Top 10 Importers.