Kathyrin Fe D. Pioquinto and Rohan Pike Experts raised alarms about the maritime security risks that illicit trade poses in Southeast Asia. They issued the warning at “Combatting Illicit Trade […]Read More
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Romeo Lumagui Jr., Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Government officials in the Philippines are pushing for coordinated efforts across Southeast Asia, involving both regional allies and diverse […]Read More
Tobacco farmers in the Philippines are seeking protection from the growing illicit trade of cigarettes and vapes, underscoring the need for a new law that will reduce the price gap […]Read More
Illicit cigarette consumption reached a record high of 18.2 percent in the Philippines in 2024, following consistent increases in tobacco excise taxes that have prompted adult consumers to switch from […]Read More