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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.

Business & Shipping

BOC DOUBLES SURPLUS TAX TAKE IN FEBRUARY

Paul Gutierrez Mar 8, 2026

“The entire Bureau delivered more than the expected financial target for February"-- Comm. Nepomuceno.
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National

Malaysian with ₱112 million shabu collared on arrival at NAIA

Paul Gutierrez Mar 8, 2026

The Malaysian national was arrested on February 28 for carrying more than 16 kilos of shabu.
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Business & Shipping

Customs spearheads Government-Industry Coordination Meet

Paul Gutierrez Mar 8, 2026

The objective of the meeting was to sustain efficient port operations through early coordination, shared planning, and practical, data-driven solutions.
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National

BOC reiterates rules on currency declaration

Paul Gutierrez Mar 8, 2026

For Philippine currency, travelers may bring into or take out of the country up to ₱50,000 per person without need of prior approval.
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National

BOC, PDEA renews commitment versus illegal drugs

Paul Gutierrez Mar 8, 2026

Signatories to the MOA are Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno and PDEA Director General Undersecretary Isagani Nerez.
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National

Sale of ‘Discaya vehicles’ boost BOC revenue after auction

Paul Gutierrez Mar 8, 2026

The BOC announced it earned over ₱102 million, with 9 out the 13 of the Discayas' vehicles that Customs seized last September 2025 among those sold.
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Main Story

Over ₱634 million illicit cigarettes seized in govt. round-the-clock operations in Mindanao

Paul Gutierrez Mar 8, 2026

The boarding of SUN VOYAGE sent shockwaves among criminal syndicates based in Mindanao as their days of impunity are now seen to be at an end.
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National