P38.9M worth of counterfeit products seized in Manila, Pampanga

A total of P38.9 million worth of counterfeit products were seized in separate operations in Pampanga and Binondo, Manila, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Friday 

The NBI-National Capital Region (NCR) implemented 11 search warrants against several establishments in Angeles City, Pampanga and two establishments in San Fernando, Pampanga.

This led to the seizure of fake Oakley and Rayban eyewear and bags with an estimated worth of P15.9 million.

Meanwhile, the NBI-NCR implemented six search warrants against several stores at the 168 Shopping Mall in Binondo, which also resulted in the seizure of fake Oakley and Rayban products worth P22.9 million.

Charges for violation of Republic Act 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines will be filed, NBI said.

NBI Director Jaime Santiago said the operation stemmed from a complaint filed by a law office on behalf of their clients. —Joahna Leo Casilao/AOL, GMA Integrated News