The municipal government of Mexico town in Pampanga has taken official steps to clarify the business registration status of Samyoung Global Corporation. This action comes in the wake of a recent joint raid conducted by the Bureau of Customs and the Philippine National Police on the company's facility over allegations of illegal cigarette production.
Official Certification Details Business Classification
Mayor Ruding Gonzales has publicly disclosed a certification issued by the Office of the Municipal Treasurer. This document clearly states that Samyoung Global Corporation is registered under a wholesale business classification, which legally permits the importation of various products. Importantly, the certification explicitly specifies that the company is not registered as a tobacco manufacturer according to local government records.
Historical Business Permit Records
The certification, dated February 7, 2026, provides a historical perspective on the company's operations. It indicates that Samyoung Global Corporation has been consistently securing business permits from the municipality since 2008 through 2025. All these permits have been based on the company's declared line of business as recorded in official files. The municipal records on file do not list cigarette manufacturing as part of its approved or registered operations during this entire period.
Property Lease Arrangement Clarified
In the context of the recent law enforcement operation, it has been confirmed that Samyoung Global Corporation serves as the lessor of the property where authorities uncovered what they described as an alleged illegal cigarette factory. This distinction between property ownership or leasing and actual manufacturing operations forms a crucial part of the municipal government's clarification efforts.
Transparency in Response to Public Concerns
Mayor Gonzales emphasized that these documents were presented specifically to address growing public concerns following the high-profile raid. The municipal government aims to demonstrate exactly what is officially recorded in their administrative files regarding the company's business registration and permitted activities.
Supporting Documentation from Fire Bureau
Further supporting the municipality's position, Mayor Gonzales cited an inspection report from the Bureau of Fire Protection conducted in October 2025. According to this official report, BFP inspectors did not note any presence of contraband materials or indications of unlawful activity during their visit to the facility. This documentation provides additional context to the timeline of events leading up to the recent raid.
The release of these documents represents the municipal government's effort to provide factual clarity amid ongoing investigations into the alleged illegal cigarette production operation discovered on the leased property.
