THE national government seized more than P80 million worth of smuggled agricultural products in two separate operations recently. In a statement, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said authorities seized P63 million worth of frozen meat products from Hong Kong and China at the Manila International Container Port that were misdeclared…
FAST PATROL BOATS. Fr. Rayman Catindig, Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic district collector Maritess Martin, and SBMA chairman Rolen Paulino (left to right) pose for a photo opportunity during the inauguration and launching of two newly-acquired fast patrol boats at the Watercraft Venture Corporation in Subic Freeport on Wednesday (May 4, 2022). The patrol boats are relatively small naval vessels generally designed for coastal defense, border protection, immigration law enforcement, and search and rescue duties. (Photo by Ruben Veloria) SUBIC BAY FREEPORT - The Bureau of Customs (BOC) - Port of Subic launched on Wednesday two fast patrol boats to augment the promotion of security of the country's borders from the entry of prohibited, smuggled goods and all other illicit trades. Port of Subic District Collector Maritess T. Martin and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman Rolen C. Paulino led the inauguration and launching ceremony for the boats held at the Watercraft Ventu
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) board, voting 2-1, has approved the auction of 23 20-foot container vans of forfeited imported refined sugar. The SRA board held a referendum recently over the SRA management’s recommendation of holding an auction for the forfeited imported refined sugar in the Port of Subic, which…