Some P10 million-worth of slaughtered and sun-dried marine products declared as endangered species by the government, including manta rays and stingrays, were seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC). In a press briefing yesterday, Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon said the 2,300 kilos of dried sea animals, most of which were already cut into pieces, arrived at the Manila North Harbor on board MV Princess of the South last August. He said the illegal marine animals shipment, contained in a 10-footer container van, was consigned to Golden East Marine Export Inc. of Las Piñas and may have been intended for export.

Santos, T. G. (2012, October 26). Slaughtered endangered species seized. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A11.