BOC files charges vs 40 importers, brokers for CMTA violations

February 17, 2026 at 05:51 AM

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BOC files charges vs 40 importers, brokers for CMTA violations

MANILA, Philippines — Forty importers and licensed customs brokers face criminal cases for violating the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), the Bureau of Customs said on Tuesday. As part of its anti-smuggling campaign, the BOC filed 14 criminal cases before the Department of Justice from July 1, 2025 to Feb. 16, 2026, marking the

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MANILA, Philippines — Forty importers and licensed customs brokers face criminal cases for violating the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), the Bureau of Customs said on Tuesday. As part of its anti-smuggling campaign, the BOC filed 14 criminal cases before the Department of Justice from July 1, 2025 to Feb. 16, 2026, marking the This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

MANILA, Philippines — Forty importers and licensed customs brokers face criminal cases for violating the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), the Bureau of Customs said on Tuesday. As part of its anti-smuggling campaign, the BOC filed 14 criminal cases before the Department of Justice from July 1, 2025 to Feb. 16, 2026, marking the

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