BOC donates forfeited goods to quake victims
The Philippine Bureau of Customs is donating 12 containers of forfeited goods, including medical equipment and construction materials, to victims of a recent 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao. Various ports across the country have initiated donation drives to support the recovery efforts.
Why it matters
Demonstrates government resource mobilization in response to a major natural disaster.
MANILA, Philippines - Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has directed the immediate donation of forfeited goods to support Filipinos affected by the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.
Reports on government relief efforts without editorializing.
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