Tag: border security
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Mexico Awaits Trump’s Call on Potential Tariffs
On February 3, 2025, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, speaking from the national palace in Mexico City, addressed the ongoing trade tension between Mexico and the United States. As her administration eagerly anticipates President Donald Trump’s decision regarding possible 25% tariffs on Mexican goods, Sheinbaum remains hopeful for dialogue. Remaining in close contact with U.S. officials,…
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Customs Seizes High-Value Kush and Used Clothing in Separate Operations
In a significant crackdown on illegal imports, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Pasay City successfully intercepted six parcels containing high-grade marijuana, known as kush, with a street value of PHP4.5 million. The seizure occurred at the Central Mail Exchange Center on February 6, 2025. The parcels, originating from Thailand and weighing a total of…
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Philippines Sees Surge in Travel with Over 19 Million Passengers in 2024
In 2024, the Philippines experienced a significant increase in travel, with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) recording over 19 million travelers entering and leaving the country. According to BI data, 14,540,533 passengers arrived, including 7,922,052 Filipinos and 6,618,481 foreigners. Departures totaled 15,050,136, with 8,348,283 Filipinos and 6,701,853 foreigners leaving the country. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony…
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