Tobacco firms hail smuggled cigarette bust
Following the seizure of P83.7 million worth of smuggled tobacco products in Bulacan last week, tobacco firms, namely Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing,…
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Following the seizure of P83.7 million worth of smuggled tobacco products in Bulacan last week, tobacco firms, namely Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing,…
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The Bureau of Customs-Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (BOC-CIIS) confiscated P83.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes from a warehouse in…
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PUERTO PRINCESA CITY — Authorities seized 54 boxes and one sack of smuggled cigarettes worth P944,000 from a van intercepted at a checkpoint in Barangay…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the destruction of nearly three million smuggled electronic vapes at the Bureau of Customs (BoC) in South Harbor, Manila on…
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The individuals apprehended will face charges in violation of Republic Act 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Cebu and the Police Regional Office 7 (PRO-7) seized smuggled cigarettes worth P20,431,800 on Monday in Barangay Guizo,…
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The Bureau of Customs (BoC) continues its crackdown on unlawful vaporized products and used clothing, popularly known as ‘ukay-ukay,’ padlocking another…
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Inhaling second-hand and third-hand cigarette smoke poses health risks comparable to first-hand smoking, a pulmonologist warned Thursday and stressed that…
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Health experts and advocates on Wednesday urged election candidates to “take a stand against the growing epidemic of cigarettes, vapes and alcohol” among…
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March is Fire Prevention Month, so it’s an ideal time for the public to be reminded of the importance of fire safety.
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The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) announced on Friday that at least P1.6 million worth of smuggled cigarettes were seized, and one suspect…
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A 40-year-old Colombian man was arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine worth more than $10,500 under a wig while boarding a flight to Amsterdam.
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Penalties would include ‘damages and restitution for the public health impact of the companies’ illegal actions.’
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reported on Monday it has filed an P8.5-billion tax evasion case against individuals behind an illicit cigarette factory…
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Chloe and her handler, Philippine Coast Guard Petty Officer 3 Fretzie Baco of Task Force Aduana, inspect 18 luxury vehicles seized by the Bureau of Customs’…
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On 17 February 2025, Manila Field Station Chief Alvin Enciso of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service – Manila International Container Port…
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'The tanker and trucks both failed the initial fuel sampling and testing conducted by the SGS Fuel Marking Team-Batangas and our CIIS-MICP (Manila…
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As they continue to comply with their mandate to foil the entry of smuggled items into the country, the Bureau of Customs on Tuesday seized a motor tanker and…
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