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Strengthening Supply Chain Security in the Philippines: TAPA APAC Conducts FSR & TSR 2023 Training 

The Transported Asset Protection Association Asia Pacific (TAPA APAC) conducted a comprehensive two-day training last October 3-4, 2025 on the Facility Security Requirements (FSR) and Trucking Security Requirements (TSR) 2023 Standards at Nestlé Philippines’ office in Rockwell Centre, Makati Philippines. The session, led by Nilo Pomaloy, Lead Trainer and Auditor of TAPA APAC, brought together…

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Authorities Seizes USD 34,000 Worth of Counterfeit Insecticides in Metro Manila, Philippines

Nearly USD 34,000 worth of counterfeit insecticides were seized by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) during an operation in Metro Manila. According to the NBI’s Intellectual Property Rights Division (NBI-IPRD), a total of 13,412 canisters of fake branded aerosol insecticides and 3,042 canisters of counterfeit aerosol insecticides of another brand, valued at USD 34,000,…

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Fraud Syndicate Using Fake Payment Receipts, Arrested in Malaysia

Police have successfully stopped a fraudulent syndicate that had been deceiving goods suppliers through the use of counterfeit payment receipts since early June. Five members of the group were arrested during two separate police operations recently conducted in Selangor. Selangor police chief confirmed that the first operation led to the arrest of three persons, aged…

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100 Boxes of Fake Cigarettes Seized in Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Three individuals were arrested on September 24 after authorities intercepted ₱900,000 (USD 15,500) worth of counterfeit cigarettes during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Mataas na Kahoy, General M. Natividad, Nueva Ecija. The operation, conducted by personnel of the General M. Natividad Municipal Police Station under Oplan Sita (an anti-smuggling initiative) took place at around 4:30…

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Cyberattack Causes Product Shortages Across Japan

Japan is currently experiencing a shortage of local company produced beverages, including its popular beer and bottled teas, following a major cyberattack that disrupted the company’s operations nationwide. The attack, which affected the company’s ordering and delivery systems, has forced most of its factories in Japan to halt production since September 29. The company confirmed…

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Thai Authorities Halts THB 8 Million Illegal Cosmetic Products Operation

Thai authorities confiscated illegal cosmetic products in Bangkok valued at more than THB 8 million (approximately USD 251,000). The seized items included over 13,000 pieces of nose silicone, 1,404 chin silicone implants, and 1,192 units of unregistered medicines. According to Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a 34 year old manager has admitted to selling…

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Manager Sought for Theft of USD 256,000 Worth of Smartphones in Hong Kong

Police are conducting an active search for a telecommunications company manager accused of embezzling nearly 200 smartphones, worth about HK$2 million (USD 256,000), from a store in Wan Chai. The incident was reported by staff at the company’s branch on Johnston Road. According to sources, the company’s management carried out a system check on September…

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Fire Destroys Plastic Recycling Factory in Rayong, Thailand

A massive fire broke out at a plastic recycling factory in Maptaphut Subdistrict, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong Province. The fire, which started around 6:30 A.M. and was fueled by large quantities of plastic scraps stored inside the warehouse, quickly intensified, causing the factory roof to collapse. Despite workers’ initial attempts to extinguish the flames, the…

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