Phoenix Petroleum ready to face smuggling charges filed by BoC, says lawyer

MANILA, Philippines—Phoenix Petroleum Philippines said they are ready to face head-on the smuggling complaint filed against them by the Bureau of Customs (BoC).

Lawyer Raymond Zorrilla, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines assistant vice president for external affairs, in a phone interview told INQUIRER.net that “we have nothing to hide.”

“We are a publicly listed company and our records are up for scrutiny anytime.”

While they have yet to receive a copy of the complaint, Zorrilla doubts the basis of the BoC complaint.

“We are certain that this [complaint] has no leg to stand on. Our shipment is covered with necessary documents,” he said.

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