NBI CONFISCATES AROUND P2M FAKE INSECTICIDES IN VALENZUELA, MANILA

IN line with the government’s drive against the proliferation of fake products, the National Bureau of Investigation-Intellectual Property Rights Division (NBI-IPRD) seized 13,412 canisters of counterfeit Bao Li Lai aerosol insecticides and 3,042 canisters of counterfeit Big Bie Lai aerosol insecticides worth P1,972,320 in  Valenzuela and Manila.

The raid stemmed from a complaint filed by the registered owners of the trademarks regarding the rampant selling of their products in the market.

In response, the NBI-IPRD agents conducted surveillance and test-buy operations on multiple occasions against the EveryJuan Shop in Valenzuela City and associated warehouses in Tondo, Manila.

These operations successfully confirmed the illegal activities o the involved establishments.

On October 1, 2025, NBI-IPRD agents implemented Search Warrants granted by the Regional Trial Court of Manila, Branch 46, against the subject establishments and warehouses, which resulted in the seizure of fake insecticides.

Charges were filed against the owner of the establishment for violation of Section 155 in relation to Section 170 (Trademark Infringement) of Republic Act No. 8293 (Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.

NBI Director Santiago commended the agents of NBI-IPRD for the successful operation and warned the public to refrain from patronizing fake products.