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The DOJ noted it had previously charged Buildforce Trading and Decarich in 2022 as ghost companies.

The name of the erring consignee was not revealed, however, as the BOC claimed it is still undertaking a “case build-up.”

The Philippines ranked second behind Singapore (96.77 percent) after achieving an overall trade facilitation score of 91.40 percent.

370 master cases of smuggled cigarettes and 250 sacks of broken corals were seized by bureau personnel manning the port’s anti-smuggling checkpoint.

The illegal drugs worth more than P25.31 million hidden inside a shipment of ‘data cable roll’ from Belgium.

Comm. Nepomuceno confirmed more personnel transfer and movement in the coming days.

“We cannot win the fight against corruption if stakeholders themselves continue to offer bribes."

“It is this perversion of the rule of law, justice, and due process that we are fighting against."

The SC said should Congress persists on impeaching the Vice President, it can do so but not earlier than on February 6, 2026.

Members are then rewarded with certain benefits that allow for greater ease when transacting with the BOC.