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Illicit Cigarette Trade Fuels Smoking Surge and Revenue Decline in the Philippines
In a recent crackdown, authorities in Leon B. Postigo, Zamboanga del Norte, seized smuggled cigarettes valued at PHP7.79 million on January 14, 2025. This seizure underscores a broader issue highlighted by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, which has identified illicit trade as a significant contributor to the increased smoking rates and diminished tax…
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