Philippines Seizes P11.6 Billion in Smuggled Agri-Goods Amid El Niño Fears
The Philippine government has seized P11.6 billion worth of smuggled agricultural goods from February 2025 to July this year, amid growing concerns of drought due to El Niño. The seizures were made in 67 operations as part of a campaign against economic sabotage, leading to charges against 218 individuals.
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