MANILA, Philippines—The Bureau of Customs has seized over P40.5 million worth of smuggled "ukay-ukay" (used clothing) in the past three months and the agency plans to turn them over to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for distribution to victims of typhoons, floods and other calamities. Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon on Wednesday said, "It's the best option, especially that confiscated used clothing can't be disposed of by auction since they are prohibited goods." "We will offer the seized ukay-ukay to the DSWD for their use in calamity operations," he told the Inquirer. According to the former Muntinl...
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