the Republic of the Philippines

“ In the case of abandoned and forfeited goods no part of the surplus proceeds shall be returned to the owner of the merchandise. In case of the sale of other property, and surplus remaining after the satisfaction of all lawful charges as aforesaid shall be paid by the Collector to the owner, if known, otherwise it shall be retained by the Collector for ten days subject to the call of the owner. ”

“ Disposition of merchandise remaining on vessel after time for unlading. – Merchandise remaining on board any vessel after the expiration of the said period for discharge, and not reported for transshipment to another port, may be unladen by the customs authorities and store at the vessel's expense. ”