• The Bureau of Customs confiscated goods infringing on intellectual property rights from storage units in Pasay City, which were discovered in October 2024
• Counterfeit products included luxury brands such as Nike, Adidas, Converse, Crocs, Jordan, Vans, and Havaianas
• The seized goods violated the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act and the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines
• A warrant of seizure and detention was issued on December 4, 2024, by Port of Manila District Collector Alexander Gerard Alviar
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated goods infringing on intellectual property rights from storage units in Pasay City, the agency said in a statement.
The items bore the markings of well-known luxury brands, including Nike, Adidas, Converse, Crocs, Jordan, Onitsuka Tiger, Vans, Havaianas, Birkenstock, Anello, Lacoste, and Disney.
The goods were discovered in October 2024. Their value was not disclosed.
The seizure followed a joint inspection conducted by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service–Intellectual Property Rights Division and the Port of Manila CIIS, with support from the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The items were confirmed to be counterfeit in violation of Republic Act (RA) No. 10863 (Customs Modernization and Tariff Act) and RA No. 8293 (Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines).
On December 4, 2024, Port of Manila District Collector Alexander Gerard Alviar issued a warrant of seizure and detention against the seized goods after finding probable cause for intellectual property rights violations and breaches of Sections 224 and 1113 of the CMTA.
Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio stressed the agency’s commitment to safeguarding trade integrity and protecting legitimate businesses. “This operation demonstrates our continuous efforts to enforce customs regulations and protect the intellectual property rights of legitimate brands and businesses,” he said.
The BOC said criminal charges will be pursued against individuals involved in the smuggling of the counterfeit items.
