Elaine T. Tan
Vice President for Bonded Warehouse, Internal Affairs, and Business Development, Port Users Confederation of the Philippines, Inc. (PUCP)
President, Customs Bonded Warehouse Operators Confederation, Inc. (CBWOCI)
General Manager, Philippine Bonded Warehouse Services, Inc. (PHILBONDED)
Ms. Elaine T. Tan is a highly respected leader in the Philippine logistics and customs community, holding key positions that span both advocacy and operations. She currently serves as President of the Customs Bonded Warehouse Operators Confederation, Inc. (CBWOCI), Vice President for Bonded Warehouse, Internal Affairs, and Business Development of the Port Users Confederation of the Philippines, Inc. (PUCP), and General Manager of Philippine Bonded Warehouse Services, Inc. (PHILBONDED).
Her leadership at CBWOCI reflects a deep commitment to regulatory transparency, stakeholder engagement, and the modernization of bonded warehouse systems in line with the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA). She actively champions the interests of bonded warehouse operators nationwide, ensuring alignment with international standards and government revenue protection.
At PUCP, Ms. Tan plays a strategic role in strengthening internal governance and driving business development initiatives. Her systems-oriented approach supports institutional resilience while fostering innovation and inclusive growth across the Confederation’s diverse membership.
As General Manager of PHILBONDED—a pioneering private corporation established in 1991—Ms. Tan oversees bonded warehousing operations that provide cost-efficient import services and logistical support to exporters. Under her stewardship, PHILBONDED continues to uphold its reputation for compliance, service excellence, and public-private collaboration.
Ms. Tan is known for her meticulous attention to legal traceability, her collaborative leadership style, and her unwavering dedication to institutional integrity. Her work ensures that the Philippine bonded warehousing sector remains future-ready, transparent, and responsive to the evolving needs of trade and industry.