BOC: Arrest of large-scale smuggler shows gov’t’s commitment vs illegal goods

MANILA, Philippines --- The recent arrest of an alleged large-scale smuggler is proof of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration's commitment to curb such illegal acts, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) said on Friday. In a statement, Customs Commissioner Bien Rubio said that the success of the operation against a certain Jayson de Roxas Taculog --- which was mentioned by Senator Cynthia Villar --- should be a strong deterrent against smuggling. "This shows the commitment of the Marcos administration to go after these big-time agricultural smugglers. Bringing in these goods to the country illegally is a significant threat to our economy, to the livelihoods of small farmers, and t...

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