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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-06-21 02:05 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Philippines, Trade & Sanctions, Retail
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Snippet:
ON Wednesday, June 17, The Manila Times editorial called attention to the continuing non-implementation of two key programs by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) that are intended to curb smuggling and improve the efficiency of import processing. Despite a deadline of on or about June 3 of this year for the programs to be in place, they are not, with the thoroughly predictable result that smuggling is still rampant, particularly for agricultural products.
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