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Philippines Bureau of Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno directed the issuance of Notices of Delinquency for delayed perishable cargo at Manila ports, aiming to curb food waste and decongest port facilities. The crackdown targets importers and consignees who fail to promptly claim temperature-sensitive shipments, a persistent issue at Philippine ports that contributes to both supply chain inefficiency and food loss. The order reflects growing regulatory focus on port efficiency and cold chain integrity in Southeast Asian trade hubs. Separately, the BOC filed criminal complaints against five additional freight forwarders over abandoned balikbayan boxes, intensifying enforcement against cargo abandonment.