Elijah Felice Rosales – The Philippine Star January 31, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs has issued an order to prioritize the destruction of smuggled cigarettes to avoid their pilferage. Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero said that prolonging the stay of contraband cigarettes in yards raises the possibility of pilferage and illegal sale. As such, Guerrero ordered authorities to comply with the reglementary period. Under Customs Memorandum Order 24-2021, contractors hired by the agency to destroy confiscated shipments must complete the procedure within 30 days…