NBI seizes fake Castrol motor oil

More than 2,000 containers of motor oil worth Php1 million (US$23,310) were seized by agents of the Philippine National Bureau of Investigation during raids in seven establishments which were allegedly engaged in the unauthorized sale of motor oil in Manila and Pasay City. The seized motor oil containers were labeled Castrol. The raids were carried out following a complaint filed by Castrol Limited. The owners and operators of the establishments are facing charges for violation of Section 155 (Trademark Infringement) of Republic Act 8293. (October 31, 2010)