
Phl losing $2B annually to illicit tobacco trade — Consultancy firm
The Philippines is bleeding $2 billion (P114 billion) in lost revenues due to the proliferation of illicit tobacco trade in the country, a consultancy firm…
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The Philippines is bleeding $2 billion (P114 billion) in lost revenues due to the proliferation of illicit tobacco trade in the country, a consultancy firm…
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In total, 25 individuals, including several high-value individuals and high-value targets, were arrested in Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Zambales and Bataan.
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A multi-million peso drug shipment disguised as an ordinary delivery of data cable rolls was intercepted after authorities at Clark International Airport found…
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The Bureau of Customs (BoC) announced Thursday the seizure of P40.5 million worth of misdeclared vape products at the Manila International Container Port…
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Two men were arrested for transporting six boxes of undocumented cigarettes along Maharlika Highway in Barangay San Roque, Gapan City, on 17 July, 2025.
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MOSCOW (AFP) — Russia said Wednesday it had seized 820 kilograms of cocaine hidden under a shipment of bananas, calling it its largest bust of drugs from Latin…
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Seventeen suspects, including the captain and crew of the foreign tanker, have been taken into custody.
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According to the Bureau of Customs, the inspected vans are part of a broader haul of 52 containers initially flagged.
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‘We intend to use the full force of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act against these companies, including those who may have hired them to ship these…
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Health advocates on Monday, 30 June, urged other local government units (LGUs) and the national government to follow Baguio City's lead in strengthening…
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Authorities at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 intercepted a Filipino male passenger bound for Hong Kong on the morning of 25 June after…
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Duterte dealt with each not from a position of weakness and acquiescence but with confrontational courage.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, E. coli can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, which may appear three to four days after exposure.
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Syndicates have long exploited the country’s dire lack of advanced surveillance and patrol vessels to smuggle narcotics into the country.
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‘These products are not risk-free and provide nicotine, which is addictive, but our science shows they are a better choice for adults than continuing to smoke…
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'The continued vigilance of our officers led to this crucial operation.'
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MARIVELES, Bataan — A group of fishermen turned over suspected illegal drugs worth P1.5 billion to authorities on Monday after returning from a fishing trip on…
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As newly elected officials prepare to take office, public health advocacy group Healthy Philippines Alliance (HPA) on Friday urged lawmakers to act decisively…
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