INQUIRER.net: From ‘hot logs’ to school chairs

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From 'hot logs' to school chairs Jul 19th 2013, 22:58 MANILA, Philippines—To help address the chair shortage in schools, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has donated 545,000 board feet of confiscated lumber, which is expected to provide armchairs for 45,000 students.   Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon said the BOC donated the lumber to the Technical Education Services and Development Authority (Tesda) for fabrication into school chairs.   "The seizures of these lumber materials have definitely affected the operations of these illegal logging syndicates. And I guarantee all those who may still be thinking of trying this type of illicit trade that the Bureau of Customs will always be here to stop and prosecute them,... Keep on reading: From 'hot logs' to school chairs Media files: ruffy-biazon.jpg (image/jpeg)

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