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The Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic destroyed about 3,000 cases of assorted-brand cigarettes valued at P129.065 million
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The cigarettes, shipped in three 40-foot containers, were declared abandoned and destroyed through shredding and pyrolysis from July 28 to August 3, 2026
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The disposal was conducted at Legaxy 88 Recyclable Materials Collection Services in Santa Maria, Bulacan, an accredited disposal facility
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The destruction was livestreamed on the Port of Subic’s official YouTube account to promote transparency and public accountability
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The three containers are part of 10 abandoned cigarette containers earmarked for disposal, with a combined estimated value of about P413 million
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Disposal of the remaining seven containers is ongoing and is also being livestreamed
The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Subic has destroyed about 3,000 cases of assorted-brand cigarettes valued at P129.065 million as part of its continuing disposal of abandoned goods.
In a media release, BOC said the condemned cigarettes, shipped in three 40-foot containers, were destroyed from July 28 to August 3, 2026 at Legaxy 88 Recyclable Materials Collection Services in Santa Maria, Bulacan, the port’s accredited disposal facility.
The cigarettes, which had been declared abandoned, were rendered unusable through shredding and pyrolysis in accordance with established disposal procedures.
To promote transparency and accountability, the disposal activities were livestreamed through the Port of Subic’s official YouTube account, allowing the public to observe the destruction process.
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The three containers are part of 10 containers of abandoned cigarettes identified for disposal, with a total estimated value of about P413 million.
The remaining seven containers are being condemned and disposed of, all likewise livestreamed.
The Port of Subic said all disposal activities are conducted in coordination with the appropriate committees and accredited disposal facilities to ensure condemned goods are properly accounted for, rendered unusable and disposed of in accordance with the law.
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Under Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, and guided by district collector Atty. Geniefelle Lagmay and Auction and Cargo Disposal Unit chief Ronald Arzadon, the Port of Subic said it continues to strengthen customs enforcement, safeguard government revenue, secure the country’s borders and promote transparency and accountability in its operations.
