BOC already seized P2.7-B worth of agri products in 2023 —Intel chief
The Bureau of Customs on Thursday told the Senate committee on agriculture, food, and agrarian reform that they have already seized more than P2.7 billion worth of agricultural products, majority of which are sugar and onions.
While they have no data on the volume per commodity, Rebong said there were 34 instances of confiscation of sugar, 34 for onions, three for carrots, and the remaining amounts were for the seizure of seafoods and assorted fruits. The lawmakers are seeking amendments to RA 10845 as they noted that no has been jailed for agri smuggling since the passage of the law in 2016.
“Ang impression ng tao kasabwat kayo kaya walang [nakukulong]. Kaya dapat turuan niyo kami para maka-perform kayo. Otherwise, ang sama-sama ng impression sa inyo. Ako, automatic sa akin na kayo ang may kasalanan kaya hindi nag-succeed ang law. So you have to tell us what’s wrong with the law so we can change it,” Villar said.
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