
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of 2,977,925 pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes, vape parts, and accessories valued at P3.26 billion at the Bureau of Customs on Monday, April 7, 2025. Joining the President are Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN