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CIDG SEIZES ₱5M UNREGISTERED COSMETIC PRODUCTS IN BULACAN

On September 7, 2026 at around 3:50 PM, the CIDG Bulacan Provincial Field Unit, together with representative from Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) and San Jose Del Monte City Police Station conducted a law enforcement operation for violations of Republic Act No. 3720 (Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act), as amended by Republic Act No. 9711 (Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009) in Brgy. Tungkong Mangga, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan that resulted in the arrest of female suspect, and the confiscation of 78 boxes of unregistered cosmetic products and beauty creams, with an estimated value of P5,000,000.00.

In a report submitted to PMGEN Robert AA Morico II, the Director of CIDG, it stated that the female suspect- owner of the seized products was caught while in possession and control, storing, and selling cosmetic products that are not duly registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The Director of CIDG emphasized that according to Republic Act No. 9711, otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009”, the State protects and promotes the right to health of the Filipino people; and enhances its regulatory capacity, strengthens its capability with regard to the inspection, licensing and monitoring of establishments, and the registration and monitoring of health products. Under the law, the manufacture, importation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer of health, food products and consumer products without the required authorization from the authorities is prohibited.

Buying and using unregistered beauty creams poses risks to health because these products bypass regulatory oversight, meaning their safety, quality, and ingredients cannot be guaranteed.

The CIDG leadership lauds PCOL Grant A Gollod, the Regional Chief of CIDG Regional Field Unit 3, and CIDG Bulacan Provincial Field Unit under PMAJ Domingo A Resma Jr. for busting the trading of substandard cosmetic/beauty products.
This underscores the Unit’s commitment in protecting the consumers, by implementing the laws and arresting the violators .

The CIDG assures the public that the Group is steadfast in its fight against all illegal activities across the country.

The CIDG and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urges the public to exercise caution, practice discernment, and always verify a product's registration before buying cosmetics.

Moreover, the public is advised to always check if a cosmetic product is notified with the FDA through its website (ww2.fda.gov.ph). It has a Search feature which may be used by typing in the name of the product before deciding on purchasing and/or using the said product.

ALTERNATIVE WORK ARRANGEMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICES, ALTERNATIVE LEARNING MODES FOR SCHOOLS ON SEPTEMBER 10

Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 135, government offices are directed to implement appropriate alternative work arrangements in the National Capital Region and the following provinces on September 10, 2026, in anticipation of continued heavy rainfall associated with the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and the cumulative effects of prolonged rainfall:

📍 National Capital Region (NCR)
📍 La Union
📍 Pangasinan
📍 Benguet
📍 Bataan
📍 Bulacan
📍 Pampanga
📍 Zambales
📍 Batangas
📍 Cavite
📍 Laguna
📍 Rizal
📍 Occidental Mindoro
📍 Oriental Mindoro

Unless otherwise directed by their respective Local Chief Executives, alternative learning modes for classes at all levels in public and private schools shall be implemented in the aforementioned areas.

Agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, disaster preparedness and response, and other vital services shall continue their operations and render the necessary services.

Contract of Service (COS) and Job Order (JO) workers placed under alternative work arrangements shall be paid their corresponding wages or salaries, subject to applicable rules and regulations.

The suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements in the private sector shall be left to the discretion of management.

📢 SUSPENSION OF WORK AND CLASSES IN PAMPANGA

Suspendido ang trabaho sa lahat ng tanggapan ng gobyerno at klase sa lahat ng antas sa mga pampubliko at pribadong paaralan sa buong lalawigan ng Pampanga, epektibo 12:00 NN, bukas, September 8, 2026.

Ang suspensyon ay kaugnay ng paggunita sa 70th Canonical Coronation Anniversary of Virgen de los Remedios, Patroness of the Province of Pampanga.

𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐌 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟑𝟑, 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), and in anticipation of continued heavy rainfall associated with the enhanced Southwest Monsoon, government offices in the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Benguet, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Apayao, Batanes, Nueva Vizcaya, Zambales, Tarlac, Pampanga, and Bataan are directed to implement appropriate alternative work arrangements on 01 September 2026.

Agencies delivering essential and vital services shall continue their operations. Alternative learning modes and learning continuity measures shall be implemented in public and private schools in the aforementioned areas.

The suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements in the private sector shall be left to the discretion of management.

Visit the Official Gazette website: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/wt34DK

𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐌 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟑𝟐, 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), and in anticipation of the further enhancement of the Southwest Monsoon due to the Low-Pressure Area (LPA) that entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility, work in government offices and classes at all levels in public and private schools in the National Capital Region and the provinces of Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Batangas, Cavite, Rizal, Oriental Mindoro, and Occidental Mindoro are hereby suspended on 28 August 2026, at 1:00 PM.

Agencies delivering basic and health services, disaster preparedness/response, and other vital services shall continue their operations and render the necessary services. Localized cancellation or suspension of classes and/or work in government offices in other areas may be implemented by their respective Local Chief Executives.

The suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements in the private sector shall be left to the discretion of management.

Visit the Official Gazette website: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/OIZNz7

𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐌 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟑𝟏, 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), and in anticipation of continued heavy rainfall associated with the enhanced Southwest Monsoon, government offices in the National Capital Region and the provinces of Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, and Occidental Mindoro are directed to implement appropriate alternative work arrangements on 20 August 2026.

Agencies delivering essential and vital services shall continue their operations. Alternative learning modes and learning continuity measures shall be implemented in public and private schools in the aforementioned areas.

The suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements in the private sector shall be left to the discretion of management.

Visit the Official Gazette website: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/Ec0h3r

𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐌 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟐𝟗, 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), and in anticipation of continued heavy rainfall associated with the enhanced Southwest Monsoon, government offices in the National Capital Region and the provinces of Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, and Oriental Mindoro are directed to implement appropriate alternative work arrangements on 19 August 2026.

Agencies delivering essential and vital services shall continue their operations. Alternative learning modes and learning continuity measures shall be implemented in public and private schools in the aforementioned areas.

The suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements in the private sector shall be left to the discretion of management.

Visit the Official Gazette website: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1xdHtU

𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐌 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟐𝟖, 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), and in view of the Heavy Rainfall Warnings issued by PAGASA relative to the continuous heavy rainfall associated with the Southwest Monsoon, government offices in the National Capital Region and the provinces of Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Laguna, and Occidental Mindoro are directed to implement appropriate alternative work arrangements on 18 August 2026.

Agencies delivering basic and health services, disaster preparedness/response, and other vital services shall continue their operations and render the necessary services. Alternative learning modes shall be implemented for classes at all levels in public and private schools in the aforementioned areas.

The suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements in the private sector shall be left to the discretion of management.

Visit the Official Gazette website: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/7P6D6b

𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐌 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟐𝟕, 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), and in view of the Heavy Rainfall Warnings issued by PAGASA relative to the continuous heavy rainfall associated with the Southwest Monsoon, government offices in the National Capital Region and the provinces of Zambales, Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon, and Occidental Mindoro are directed to shift to appropriate alternative work arrangements starting 12:00 PM on 17 August 2026.

Agencies delivering basic and health services, disaster preparedness/response, and other vital services shall continue their operations and render the necessary services. Alternative learning modes shall be implemented for classes at all levels in public and private schools in the aforementioned areas.

The suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements in the private sector shall be left to the discretion of management.

Visit the Official Gazette website: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2026/08/17/memorandum-circular-no-127-s-2026/

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