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Paul Gutierrez

Filipino journalist for more than two decades. 2-term president of the National Press Club and former undersecretary at the Office of the President as Executive Director, Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS). Keen observer of events. Independent, Nationalist.

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UPI Convenor praises VP Sara for not exploiting protests against PBBM administration

Paul Gutierrez Mar 17, 2026

“Ilan pa ba ang ganitong klaseng lider ang natitira sa atin?”-- General Poquiz
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Business & Shipping

BOC fetes notable stakeholders for audit compliance resulting to more tax collection

Paul Gutierrez Mar 17, 2026

Recognizing taxpayers is a yearly special event organized by the PCAG under Maronilla’s leadership.
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Main Story

Customs foils direct cigarette smuggling at the Port of Batangas

Paul Gutierrez Mar 17, 2026

The BOC said 637 master cases of cigarettes were found during the inspection.
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National

Palace ‘downgrades’ rank of DOT Secretary Frasco

Paul Gutierrez Mar 13, 2026

Frasco would remain in government in a minor role as ‘Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities.’
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Main Story

SMUGGLING OF 800 KILOS OF ‘KUSH MJ’ IN MANILA FOILED

Paul Gutierrez Mar 12, 2026

An elected local official from a province in the Visayas is a “person of interest” in connection with the shipment.
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National

Govt. ups value of seized illicit tobacco products in Pampanga to ₱582 million

Paul Gutierrez Mar 12, 2026

In the first two months of 2026, the BOC conducted 110 successful law enforcement operations targeting the smuggling and illegal manufacturing of cigarettes.
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National

₱188M worth of smuggled cigarettes destroyed at CDO port

Paul Gutierrez Mar 12, 2026

The contrabands were seized during a series of intelligence-driven enforcement operations across Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Bukidnon, and…
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National

Chinese Embassy dismisses “espionage” claim as baseless

Paul Gutierrez Mar 10, 2026

Jay Tarriela has long shown a pattern of anti-China rhetoric, disregard for facts, and lack of credibility.
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National

Customs lists top 10 ‘headache’ countries for OFWs

Paul Gutierrez Mar 10, 2026

Apas announced the success of the government’s free, door-to-door delivery of the thousands of balikbayan boxes.
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Business & Shipping

BOC, LTO launch better, digitize vehicle payment system

Paul Gutierrez Mar 10, 2026

The platform significantly reduces processing time, strengthens data integrity, and improves service delivery for both government agencies and industry stakeholders.
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