OLONGAPO CITY –- The Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic spearheaded the destruction of P800,000 worth of used clothing (ukay-ukay) on Friday, July 13, in Guiguinto, Bulacan.
The said contraband was shredded and disposed of at the facility of EPY-ECO Auction and Waste Disposal Services – the accredited service provider of the Port of Subic for the condemnation of contrabands and expired goods.
The subject Used clothing was abandoned in favour of the Government, in view of the aggressive efforts and vigilance on the part of the BOC to man the ports against contrabands that are detrimental to public health and welfare.
The destruction of the seized goods was led by the district collector of the Port of Subic, Segundo Sigmundfreud Barte, who emphasized that while the commercial proliferation of "ukay-ukay" is popular, Republic Act 4653 prohibits the importation thereof, to safeguard public health.
The District Collector was joined by the representatives of the Commission on Audit and the local government of Guiguinto, Bulacan.
Commissioner Lapena has announced that condemnation of seized goods will now be made public as part of transparency efforts of the Bureau. (PR)