BIR Intensifies Crackdown on Illicit Vapes Ahead of Christmas Season
The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is intensifying its crackdown on illicit vape and tobacco products as demand typically surges before the Christmas season. The agency is enhancing monitoring of production sites and distribution channels, vowing to continue operations through the holidays amid significant revenue losses from illegal trade.
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