{"schema":"hottub-news/story/v1","story":"st_6jr2v5svc4tc66vcpzwq","title":"BOC seizes P80B contraband, files raps vs 270 people","title_en":null,"outlets":1,"brief":null,"page":"https://hottub.news/stories/boc-seizes-p80b-contraband-files-raps-vs-270-people-6jr2v5svc4","count":1,"items":[{"id":"n_6jr2v5svc4tc66vcpzwq","seq":1383392,"kind":"article","title":"BOC seizes P80B contraband, files raps vs 270 people","url":"https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/10/03/news/national/boc-seizes-p80b-contraband-files-raps-vs-270-people/2438128","summary":"THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized more than P80 billion worth of smuggled goods and filed complaints against 270 respondents, its top official revealed on Friday. BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the seizures included agricultural products, drugs, and electronics, disputing claims that the agency was only confiscating smuggled goods without holding those responsible accountable. “Cases had already been filed in court, and many were being heard,” said Nepomuceno…","published":"2026-10-02T16:06:00Z","seen":"2026-10-02T16:09:16Z","lang":"en","source":{"id":"kite-manilatimes-net-b3d10c","name":"manilatimes.net","domain":"manilatimes.net","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q1573100","name":"The Manila Times","type":"magazine","country":"PH","designations":["organization","periodical"]}},"via":"kite-manilatimes-net-b3d10c","topics":["asia","news"],"authors":["Arlie O. Calalo"],"entities":[{"id":"Q598783","name":"Belarusian Orthodox Church","type":"org"}],"image":"https://manilatimes.net/manilatimes/uploads/images/2026/10/02/1244135.jpg","mentions":2,"story":"st_6jr2v5svc4tc66vcpzwq","category":"crime-law","category_p":0.9200000166893005,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.8100000023841858,"political":0.28999999165534973}]}