Manila, Oct. 31 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has suspended the accreditation of a cargo forwarding company for a period of 60 days for failure to comply with a show cause order.

The order was issued in connection with the company's unsettled duties and taxes resulting in non-delivery of several containers of "balikbayan" boxes.

In a statement Friday, the bureau said the accreditation of Makati Express Cargo, Inc. (MECI) as a deconsolidator or consignee has been temporarily suspended for two months.

It noted that the suspension is part of its continuing commitment to protect the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and ensure accountability among freight forwarding companies.

The suspension was imposed following MECI's fail...