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Palace wants accountability in BOC, HPG row
by Evelyn Macairan - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Malacañang wants to know if there were abuses committed before a confrontation occurred between members of the police Highway Patrol Group and the Bureau of Customs in Bulacan.
Ramsay’s Porsche seized
by Evelyn Macairan - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
 Actor Derek Ramsay’s supercar has been seized by the Bureau of Customs.
PCG rescues 10 workers who jumped off sinking boat
by Evelyn Macairan - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Coast Guard rescued 10 salvage firm workers who jumped into the sea after the tugboat they were repairing sank off the waters of Botolan town in Zambales.
PCG: Secure firearms amid school violence
by Evelyn Macairan - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Reacting to the recent shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, the Philippine Coast Guard has directed PCG personnel to ensure that their firearms are inaccessible to children.
‘Spend more for education, health, not ayuda’
by Evelyn Macairan - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
As Congress continues its deliberations on the P7.2-trillion budget for 2027, Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David of Kalookan said that the people’s money would be better spent for program-based projects such as...
BOC intercepts P292 million shabu stashed in talc stones
by Evelyn Macairan - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Customs  uncovered yesterday a new scheme in smuggling illegal drugs into the country after intercepting P292.4 million worth of shabu concealed in a shipment of talc stones from Afghanistan....
3 missing fishermen rescued off Mindoro
by Evelyn Macairan - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Three fishermen earlier reported missing in the waters off Occidental Mindoro have been rescued, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
Ateneo shooter’s dad left guns in car – BOC
by Evelyn Macairan - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
 The junior high school student who went on a shooting rampage at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University on Tuesday got hold of the firearms in his father’s car, the head of the Bureau of Customs said.
BOC relieves father of school shooting suspect
by Evelyn Macairan - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Following the shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, the Bureau of Customs has relieved the suspect’s father of his duty as BOC district police chief.
BOC, NBI partner vs smuggling
by Evelyn Macairan - August 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Customs has strengthened its partnership with the National Bureau of Investigation to combat smuggling.
BI looks into Norwegian’s walkout, cursing in Iloilo
by Evelyn Macairan - August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is looking into reports about a Norwegian businessman who walked out of a public consultation after residents expressed opposition to a planned P20.3-billion artificial intelligence...
BOC chief’s reforms cited
by Evelyn Macairan - August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Recognizing reforms in the Bureau of Customs, a Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Government Service has been conferred on BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce...
DepEd: Teach solid waste management in schools
by Evelyn Macairan - August 14, 2026 - 12:00am
 Amid the “critical” garbage problem in the country, Education Secretary Sonny Angara is advocating the teaching of solid waste management in schools.
Over 3.7 milllion people affected by monsoon, Luis, Maymay – OCD
by Evelyn Macairan - August 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Over three million people have been affected by the combined effects of tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon, the Office of Civil Defense  said yesterday.  
Truth Commission begins hearing war on drugs cases
by Evelyn Macairan - August 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The independent civilian Truth Commission will hold its first hearing today on the testimonies of alleged victims in the war on drugs of former president Duterte.
P8 million ketamine seized in Clark
by Evelyn Macairan - August 12, 2026 - 12:00am
Suspected party drug ketamine valued at P8 million was seized at the port of Clark in Pampanga yesterday.
BOC intercepts P11.6 million shabu
by Evelyn Macairan - August 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Over P11.6 million worth of shabu from South Africa has been seized by the Bureau of Customs.
PCG cautions mariners on rocket launch
by Evelyn Macairan - August 10, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) yesterday advised mariners in Cagayan to take precautions as China is scheduled to launch another rocket today.
DepEd: Monsoon rains damage 2,424 classrooms
by Evelyn Macairan - August 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Tropical Storm Maymay and the southwest monsoon have worsened the classroom shortage problem, with the Department of Education (DepEd) counting 2,424 classrooms damaged during the weather disturbances.
BOC imposes one-strike policy vs recycling seized cigarettes
by Evelyn Macairan - August 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Bureau of Customs officials and personnel caught stealing confiscated cigarettes will be dealt with under the BOC’s one-strike policy.
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