Atty. Yasmin O. Mapa reappointed as Head of Bureau of Customs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) port district collector, effective Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Atty Mapa was promoted to customs collector 6 and was designated again as Port of NAIA district collector approved by Finance Secretary Ralph Recto.
Atty. Mapa was designated in 2023 as district collector and was later replaced by Atty. Alexandra Lumontad in July 2025.
Mapa successfully held the Training on ATA Carnet for the Port on April 15, 2025, at the NAIA Customs house in Pasay City.
The event brought together customs officers to discuss the ATA Carnet system, including its implementation, monitoring, and processing. With insights from experts across various divisions and support from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Japan International Cooperation Agency, the training aimed to strengthen customs facilitation for temporary imports and exports for the stakeholders of the Bureau of Customs.
Mapa served as one of the distinguished speakers at the Global Logistics Conference (GLC) on October 16, 2024. Hosted by Expeditors Philippines, the conference brought together industry leaders to share insights on the future of logistics and address key challenges in the sector.
Mapa emphasized the critical role of BOC-NAIA in shaping the country’s trade landscape, highlighting the Bureau’s continuous efforts in updating customs regulations and streamlining processes to ensure the smooth flow of goods across borders.
Mapa provided an opportunity for BOC-NAIA to showcase its initiatives in trade facilitation and border security, reaffirming its commitment to modernization and global collaboration
