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Data on cigarette smuggling in the entire Mindanao (2023 and 2022)

Requested from PCG by R. Sarmiento at 01:29 PM on Jan 04, 2024.
Purpose: Public information and awareness.
Date of Coverage: 12/31/2023 - 12/31/2023
Tracking no: #PCG-386800972053

Sarmiento 01:29 PM, Jan 04, 2024 

Dear Sir / Ma'am,

Good day! I am Bong Sarmiento, a journalist connected with the Philippine Daily Inquirer and MindaNews. I would like to request the following data to inform the public so they can help our government curb this illegal activity that has negative effects on the country's revenue generation measures.

1) The value and volume of seized smuggled cigarettes by provinces in Mindanao per month from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.

2) The value and volume of seized smuggled cigarettes by provinces in Mindanao per month from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.

Thank you!

Vergoza 01:01 PM, Jan 17, 2024 

January 17, 2024

Dear Requesting Party,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Jan 04, 2024 01:29:23 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Data on cigarette smuggling in the entire Mindanao (2023 and 2022).

Response to Request

Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of the information you requested.

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Diane Vergoza
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