Customs seizes P15-M worth smuggled sugar, exposes new modus

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized P15 million worth of smuggled sugar,…

Dy officially appointed BOC MISTG chief

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Jeffrey Ian Dy as the new deputy…

BOC chief continues to enjoy President’s confidence amid shabu shipment issue

Customs commissioner Isidro Lapeña still has President Rodrigo Duterte’s trust even after…

PH Customs’ GPS system for containers in-transit now on its dry run

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is pilot-testing a GPS-based container tracking…

Marina to inspect PH-registered ships to avoid detention overseas

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) will impose strict regulations for Philippine-registered ships…

PH books 6% GDP growth in Q2, slowest rate in 3 years

The Philippine economy grew more slowly at 6% in the second quarter…

JICA offers to help Marina develop PH shipbuilding sector

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is offering its technical know-how to…

PH exports dip 0.1% as imports balloon 24% in June

Philippine merchandise trade grew 13.5% in June 2018, reaching US$14.8 billion from…

PH manufacturing index up 18% in June

The country’s manufacturing sector grew double digit in June 2018, its sixth…

The Trade Compliance Profession

Except for a brief stint in government, I have been in the…