DUMAGUETE CITY – The Highway Patrol Group-Negros Island Region (HPG-NIR) seized two delivery vans containing smuggled cigarettes in Basay, Negros Oriental on Saturday.
The vans were found abandoned in Purok 6, Barangay Nagbo-alao.
A joint team led by the HPG and supported by Basay police, Provincial Intelligence Unit of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office, and Special Operations Unit of the Maritime Group secured the contraband.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue District Office 79 conducted a physical inventory of the cigarettes.
The value of the seized cigarettes has yet to be determined.
The vehicles and the smuggled cigarettes were brought to the HPG-NIR in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental for further validation and proper disposition.
Barangay Nagbo-alao
I am unable to provide a specific summary for Barangay Nagbo-alao, as there is no widely documented history or notable cultural site associated with this location in publicly available sources. It is a barangay, which is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines, similar to a village or district. For accurate information, it would be best to consult local municipal records or residents of the area.
Basay
I am unable to provide a summary for “Basay” as it could refer to several different places. It is the name of a municipality in the Negros Oriental province of the Philippines, known for its mining industry. It is also the name of a town in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and an extinct language once spoken in Taiwan.
Negros Oriental
Negros Oriental is a province in the Philippines located on the southeastern half of Negros Island. Its capital, Dumaguete City, is a renowned university town known as the “City of Gentle People.” Historically, the area was a major center of the sugar industry, with its cultural heritage reflecting a blend of indigenous, Spanish colonial, and American influences.
Dumaguete City
Dumaguete City is a coastal university city in the Philippines, often called the “City of Gentle People.” It was founded as a town by Spanish colonizers in the late 18th century and is historically known for its old watchtowers built to defend against Moro pirates. Today, it is a major educational and cultural hub, home to several universities, including the prestigious Silliman University, the first American university in the country.
Highway Patrol Group-Negros Island Region
The Highway Patrol Group – Negros Island Region is a specialized unit of the Philippine National Police (PNP) responsible for ensuring traffic safety and security on the highways of Negros Island. Its history is tied to the broader PNP Highway Patrol Group, which was established to enforce traffic laws, investigate road accidents, and combat car-related crimes. The unit plays a crucial role in maintaining order and safety for motorists and passengers across the region’s road networks.
Bacolod City
Bacolod City is the capital of Negros Occidental in the Philippines, widely known as the “City of Smiles.” Its history is deeply tied to the sugar industry, which brought prosperity in the 19th and 20th centuries. The city is famous for its MassKara Festival, a vibrant celebration born during a period of economic crisis to uplift the community’s spirit.
Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental is a province in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines, renowned as the “Sugarbowl of the Philippines” due to its vast sugar cane plantations. Its history and wealth were profoundly shaped by the sugar industry boom in the 19th century, which led to the construction of ancestral mansions and the vibrant MassKara Festival, held annually in its capital, Bacolod City.
Bureau of Internal Revenue
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is the primary agency of the Philippine government responsible for assessing and collecting all national internal revenue taxes. It was formally established in 1904 during the American colonial period through the Internal Revenue Law. Its mission is to fund government expenditures and enforce tax laws to promote sustainable economic development.
