The anti-smuggling unit of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) raided a warehouse in Malabon that resulted in the seizure of approximately P4.72-million worth of smuggled agricultural products. Seized during the warehouse raid in Catmon, Malabon were imported vegetables like broccoli, carrots and red...
Malacañang confirmed on Thursday night, Nov. 11 the nomination of lawyer Rey Bulay as Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner. Malacañang Palace (Photo from PNA) "We confirm that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed the nomination of Atty. Rey E. Bulay as commissioner of the Commission...
Two employees of the Bureau of Customs were arrested in an entrapment operation after they were accused of extorting money from an importer in exchange for the release of a shipment. Based on the report, Zosimo E. Bello and Salvador V. Seletaria were reportedly demanding P300,000 from an importer....
The Bureau of Customs has discovered fake items that were allegedly smuggled into the country during an inspection in a warehouse in Binondo, Manila. Among the items found were Dior Facemasks, Jeep Caps, Hello Kitty Pajamas and Baseus Electronics. The items were confirmed to fake which is in...
The Insurance Commission reported that the premium income of insurers in the country jumped by double digits in the second-quarter, an indication of the country’s economic recovery from a prolonged pandemic. In a statement, Insurance Commissioner Dennis B. Funa said on Tuesday, Oct. 26, that the...
Agents of the Bureau of Customs confiscated some P362 million worth of various smuggled agriculture products in Zambales. The smuggled items were inside 60 40-foot container vans that were inspected by agents of the BOC-Port of Subic on Monday. BOC Commissioner Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero said the...
Revenue collection from imported rice increased this year despite decline in the price of the staple food in the world market, the Department of Finance (DOF) reported Thursday, Oct. 21. Based on the Bureau of Customs report submitted to the DOF, the agency collected P14.3 billion in rice duties...
Those running in the May 2022 polls better be careful in accepting campaign donations. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said contributions from foreigners and foreign corporations are prohibited. "Foreigners cannot contribute to any Filipino candidate," Comelec Commissioner Rowena...
A retired labor attache’s neglect to demand payment for differentials in payment of allowances during his stint abroad has cost him nearly P2-million in money claims from government. 4C066E0A-F172-4FC2-A79E-EBEC6BE79E53_4_5005_c In a recent decision, the Commission on Audit-Commission Proper...
Those planning to file their certificates of candidacy (COCs) and certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONAs) for the May 2022 polls were urged by an official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to file early and not wait for the last day of filing. Comelec/MB "I’d like to convince...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) conducted the kick-off activity for the local source code review for the May 2022 elections on Monday, Oct. 4. Comelec/MB The local source code review seeks to provide interested parties, groups, and associations with opportunity to inspect and examine the...
An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday, Oct. 4 admitted that the schedule of the preparations for the May 2022 polls will be "very tight" with the extension of the voter registration period. Comelec/MB "Because of the extension of the registration, our elbow room for the...
