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In its continuing drive to tighten security controls against the entry of illicit tobacco products, Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno spearheaded an inspection of a recently apprehended shipment containing ₱235 million worth of smuggled cigarettes from the United Arab Emirates bound for the Bureau of Customs – Port of Batangas. The inspection underscores the BOC’s firm commitment […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) foiled a suspected maritime smuggling attempt in the Celebes Sea, intercepting a vessel carrying approximately 3,000 master cases of illicit cigarettes valued at an estimated ₱180 million. The operation followed timely BOC intelligence regarding suspicious movements of a bulk carrier in the area, reportedly engaged in transferring cargo at sea. […]
A party-list lawmaker said at least P26 billion in revenue is lost each year by the government to the illicit trade of tobacco products, which deprives the country of much-needed funds to support various government programs. During the hearing of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food, PBA Party-list Representative Migs Nograles said the government […]
Two congressional leaders filed a bill seeking to amend the anti-agricultural smuggling act of 2016 to include and classify cigarette smuggling as economic sabotage. House Bill (HB) No. 3917 was principally authored by presidential son, senior Deputy Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, and PBA Party-list Representative Migs Nograles. Marcos is from Ilocos Norte noted for its […]