Maritime Piracy & Smuggling

High‑seas crimes against ships and cargo.

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DA to probe smuggling of carrots, broccoli

MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered the Department of Agriculture’s Inspectorate and Enforcement office (DA-IE) and the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) to investigate the alleged smuggling of carrots, broccoli and other highland vegetables, citing concerns…

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DILG wants tighter airport cargo checks

MANILA, Philippines — Security measures in the country’s airports have been tightened, and intelligence-driven operations against drug syndicates have intensified in the wake of a foiled shipment of 521 kilos of suspected shabu, valued at P3.5 billion, from Laos into the country. Interior…

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Phl, Japan hold anti-piracy drill

Jing Villamente · Oct 17, 2026, 10:46 PM The Philippine and Japanese coast guards will conduct an anti-piracy exercise in Manila Bay on Sunday, 18 October, to strengthen maritime security cooperation and improve their response to piracy incidents. Commodore Algier Ricafrente, acting deputy chief of…