Instruction: As part of the Case Study, draft the background of the topic "IMPORT SMUGGLING IN THE PHILIPPINES: AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS." The background should contain the following information:

• Set the scene: background information, relevant facts, and the most important issues.
• Demonstrate that you have research the problems in this case study.
• Do not forget the in-text citation and provide references you used.
• Please, NO PLAGIAR.