ICTSI launches unit offering BPO services

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) recently opened its shared services company…

PH Senate oks on 2nd reading Customs modernization act

The Philippine Senate last night approved on second reading Senate Bill 2968…

Manila North Port can now handle international cargoes

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has awarded Manila North Harbour Port, Inc.…

Manila ports’ cargo-handling rates up 8% in end-Dec

The approved 8% increase in vessel and cargo-handling rates for Manila South…

ASEAN achieves significant progress in tariff liberalization since 1992 AFTA signing—report

Since the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) agreement was signed in 1992,…

Only 30% of PH gov’t agencies plugged into National Single Window

A third, or only 12 of 40, government agencies involved in issuing…

Waive bank secrecy in exchange for exemption from BIR clearance, Lina proposes to brokers

If Philippine customs brokers waive their right to bank secrecy, they may…

PH economy grows 6% in Q3, third highest rate in Asia

The Philippine economy grew 6% in the third quarter of 2015—slightly below…

PH Sept imports up 6.7%

The Philippines’ merchandise imports continued to post growth for the fourth consecutive month…

ICTSI inaugurates MICT’s Yard 7

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) inaugurated on November 26 Yard 7…