Tag: Counterfeit Cigarettes
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Batangas Court Convicts Two Men for Counterfeit Cigarettes, Highlighting National Crackdown on Illicit Tobacco Trade
Overview: Batangas conviction reinforces fight against counterfeit tobacco A regional trial court in Lipa City, Batangas, has convicted two men for selling and distributing counterfeit cigarettes, underscoring the government’s ongoing campaign against illicit tobacco trade across the Philippines. The September 2025 ruling marks another notable milestone in the country’s efforts to protect consumers and safeguard…
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Batangas Court Convicts Two Men for Counterfeit Cigarettes, Highlighting Nationwide Illicit Trade Crackdown
Overview of the Batangas Conviction A regional trial court in Lipa City, Batangas, has handed down a conviction to two men for selling and distributing counterfeit cigarettes. The September 2025 ruling marks another milestone in the Philippines’ ongoing campaign against illicit tobacco products, which undermine consumer safety and erode government tax revenues. The court upheld…
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Batangas Court Convicts Two for Counterfeit Cigarettes in Escalating Philippines Anti-Illicit Trade Drive
Two Men Convicted in Batangas for Counterfeit Cigarettes A Batangas court recently handed down convictions to two men for selling and distributing counterfeit cigarettes, signaling a continued push by Philippine authorities to curtail illicit tobacco trade. The Regional Trial Court of Lipa City ruled in September 2025 that Gilmor Catapang and Jovert Delos Santos violated…