THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) through the Port of Zamboanga successfully condemned forfeited assorted goods that included 281 bales of used clothing or ‘ukay-ukay’, 153 sacks of sugar and 28 boxes of medicines, by means of dumping.
BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the condemnation done on December 2, 2025 is a move to further strengthen the government’s campaign to safeguard public health, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s directive to uphold measures that protect public safety and ensure that only goods meeting legal and quality standards reach Filipino consumers.
Nepomuceno said the disposed items were previously forfeited for violations of Republic Act No. 4653 and Republic Act No. 9711, in relation to Section 117 of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), stressing that the proper disposal of these items helps maintain the safety of local markets by ensuring that non-compliant goods are kept out of the supply chain.
Said condemnation was streamed live in accordance with Nepomuceno’s directive, ensuring full coverage and recording of condemnation activities to promote transparency and accountability in BOC operations.
It was attended by representatives from the local government unit, the Sugar Regulatory Administration and the Commission on Audit, among others.
Nepomuceno highlighted the significance of the condemnation process, stating, “Beyond the seizure of illicit goods, we must ensure their proper and safe disposal to prevent risk or harm to the public and the environment. In line with our commitment to uphold transparency and integrity in all customs operations, we are also implementing the live broadcast of every condemnation activity.”
He said the condemnation was carried out pursuant to the provisions of Section 1145 of the CMTA, Customs Administrative Order 03-2020, and other relevant customs laws, rules, and regulations.
The full live recording of the condemnation proceedings may still be viewed on the official Facebook page of the BOC – Port of Zamboanga via the following link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1H2fduFprA/?mibextid=wwXIfr.
