Manila, June 9 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is looking to donate confiscated goods to the victims of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that jolted parts of Mindanao on Monday morning.

Chris Noel Bendijo, BOC Deputy Chief of Staff, said Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has ordered all ports for items ready for donations.

"Yes, that is intended, but for now, the Commissioner swept across all ports what may be subject to donation," he said.

The BOC, in a separate statement on Tuesday, said it is transforming confiscated goods into support for communities by facilitating their prompt and lawful donation to government agencies and partner institutions for distribution to beneficiaries.

"Our goal is to ensure that the people benefit from the for...