'Ang laki ng nawawala': Luzon solon stresses need to curb illicit tobacco trade

'Ang laki ng nawawala': Luzon solon stresses need to curb illicit tobacco trade

A congressman from up north is calling for an intensified campaign against the illicit tobacco trade, which he says continues to cost the government billions in foregone revenue.According to Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos, such continued leakage of revenue hampers the delivery of much-needed services to the people, a lawmaker from one of the country’s major tobacco-producing provinces said.“Dahil sa paglipana ng illegal tobacco products ay na…

Abra solon calls for continued ops vs illicit tobacco trade

PNA INTERCEPTED. Philippine Coast Guard personnel stand watch during seizure proceedings of a 10-wheeler truck loaded with purported smuggled cigarettes at the port in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental on May 20, 2026. Abra Rep. JB Bernos on Monday (June 1) called for continuous operations against the illicit tobacco trade to plug revenue leaks that hamper delivery of public service. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) MANILA – The governme…