The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Subic has destroyed three 40-foot containers containing about 3,000 cases of assorted-brand cigarettes valued at ₱129.065 million.

The cigarettes, which had been declared abandoned, were condemned and destroyed from July 28 to August 3, 2026, at Legaxy 88 Recyclable Materials Collection Services in Santa Maria, Bulacan, the port’s accredited disposal facility.

The cigarettes were rendered unusable through shredding and pyrolysis in accordance with established disposal procedures.

The disposal activities were livestreamed through the Port of Subic’s official YouTube channel as part of efforts to promote transparency and public accountability.

The three containers are among 10 containers of abandoned cigarettes identified for disposal, with a combined estimated value of about ₱413 million. The remaining seven containers are still undergoing condemnation and disposal.

The Port of Subic said the disposal activities are being conducted in coordination with the appropriate committees and accredited disposal facilities to ensure that the condemned goods are properly accounted for and disposed of in accordance with the law.

The BOC said the operation underscores its efforts to strengthen customs enforcement, protect government revenue and secure the country’s borders.

The Port of Subic is under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, with District Collector Atty. Geniefelle P. Lagmay and Auction and Cargo Disposal Unit Chief Ronald P. Arzadon overseeing operations at the port.