DAVAO CITY --- The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), intercepted a parcel containing approximately 9,898 grams of shabu (methamphetamine) with an estimated street value of P67,306,400.00 at the Paircargo … [Read more...] about Cutoms nab illegal drug consignee with P67 M worth of illegal drugs
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Customs Zamboanga destroys P323-M smuggled cigarettes
DAVAO CITY --- The Bureau of Customs, Port of Zamboanga, destroyed 5,624 master cases and 1,171 reams of seized and forfeited smuggled cigarettes on November 30, 2023, in a customs-rented warehouse in Brgy. Tetuan, Zamboanga City. The destroyed cigarettes has an estimated worth Php 323.59 million were seized in separate maritime patrol operations and customs checkpoints in … [Read more...] about Customs Zamboanga destroys P323-M smuggled cigarettes
BARMM connects two towns with a new bridge
COTABATO CITY — The bridge will connect to communities and spur development, this is how Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim described when he laid the capsule of the 150-meter-long bridge connecting the towns of Pahamudin in Special Geographic Area (SGA) and Kabuntalan in Maguindanao del Norte last week. The Bangsamoro … [Read more...] about BARMM connects two towns with a new bridge
VP Duterte calls for respect of sovereignty amid ICC jurisdiction debate
MANILA – In response to the unexpected joint meetings in the House of Representatives regarding the International Criminal Court's (ICC) jurisdiction over the Philippines, Vice President Sara Z. Duterte issued a stern reminder to lawmakers, invoking President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s unequivocal stance on the matter. "Any probe conducted by the ICC would be an intrusion into … [Read more...] about VP Duterte calls for respect of sovereignty amid ICC jurisdiction debate
VP Sara drops bid for confi funds
MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte, who is also the Department of Education secretary, has withdrawn her request for P650 million in confidential funds for the proposed 2024 budget. In a statement to Sonny Angara, the Vice President said she dropped the bid due to the "the divisive nature of the issue" and emphasized her commitment to keeping the country peaceful and strong. … [Read more...] about VP Sara drops bid for confi funds
