BOC seizes over P200 million in cigarettes, machinery in Pampanga
Bureau of Customs confiscates P275 million in illicit tobacco products, machinery, and raw materials during raids in Pampanga on 13–14 February 2026.
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Lawmaker probes ‘brazen’ illicit tobacco trade
The House Committee on Ways and Means investigates a surge in contraband cigarettes, calling the illicit trade a “major criminal enterprise” costing billions…
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Rep. Quimbo: Illicit tobacco trade is the new POGO
Rep. Miro Quimbo warns of rising contraband cigarette operations, costing the government billions and endangering youth health across the Philippines.
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DILG: Phl loses P30B annually on illicit tobacco
The Philippine government loses around P30 billion annually to illegal tobacco production, prompting joint PNP, BIR, and Bureau of Customs operations that have…
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Philippines loses P30B yearly to illegal tobacco trade, Remulla says
DILG Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla said the government is losing about ₱30 billion annually to illegal tobacco manufacturing and sales as authorities raid…
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Cebu sting ops yield P5.6-M illegal tobacco
Authorities seize P5.6M in illegal tobacco in Cebu, arrest businessman “Pauti” amid nationwide crackdown on illicit cigarette trade.
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Investigate tobacco smuggling — Quimbo
House Resolution 636 seeks inquiry into large-scale tobacco smuggling after 32 trucks carrying P2.6 billion worth of cigarettes were seized. Lawmakers warn of…
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House seeks probe into large-scale tobacco smuggling
The House of Representatives is seeking an inquiry into large-scale tobacco smuggling after the seizure of P2.6 billion worth of illicit cigarettes and…
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'Li[eb]chen'
‘Li[eb]chen’ explores love as a force that thrives in decay, endures through destruction, and transforms pain into beauty.
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Bataan youth unite for Tobacco Free Generation summit
Over 800 youth leaders in Bataan joined the Tobacco Free Generation Leadership Summit to promote leadership, mental health awareness, and a tobacco-free future.
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NTA convenes tripartite talks to set new tobacco floor prices
The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) is holding its 2025 Tripartite Consultative Conference in Quezon City to negotiate new tobacco floor prices, with…
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Potential tobacco scourge monitored
‘If we work together in curbing illicit tobacco trade, the future of our tobacco farmers and those who depend on the industry is sustained and our economy…
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NTA flags ‘Tuklaw’ as illicit tobacco, warns of threat to economy, public health
The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has flagged the high-nicotine “Tuklaw” cigarette as an illicit product, warning of risks to public health, loss of…
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Phl losing $2B annually to illicit tobacco trade — Consultancy firm
The Philippines is losing $2 billion annually to illicit tobacco trade, with officials warning of rising fake cigarette sales and calling for stronger…
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Baguio hailed for tobacco control efforts
Health advocates praised Baguio City for winning the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Award for Global Tobacco Control and called on other LGUs to replicate its…
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Newly-elected leaders urged to tackle NCD crisis
Health advocates call on newly elected Philippine leaders to act urgently on non-communicable diseases, now the country's top killer, by pushing prevention…
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