Roumina Pablo

400 posts
Port stakeholders seek solutions as congestion threatens logistics costs

Port stakeholders fear higher logistics costs due to congestion; trucks in short supply

Port users fear higher logistics costs due to high yard utilization levels…
  • February 2, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BOC calls for strict compliance to guidelines on disarming customs e-seal

BOC calls for strict compliance to rules on disarming customs e-seal

The Bureau of Customs reminded port officers and concerned staff to strictly…
  • January 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
UPC says modernized CPS should not mean higher fees for port users

No to higher fees under proposed customs processing system — UPC

The United Portusers Confederation of the Philippines supports the Bureau of Customs’…
  • January 27, 2026
  • 4 minute read
CUPIA proposes e-commerce processing system to BOC

Korea customs arm CUPIA proposes e-commerce processing system for BOC

Customs Uni-Pass International Agency is proposing to establish a dedicated e-commerce processing…
  • January 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PPA clarifies storage rates for empty reefer containers

PPA clarifies storage rates for empty reefer containers

The Philippine Ports Authority issued a clarification on the assessment of storage…
  • January 21, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PCCBI backs ban on ‘customs rep’ tag, suggests steps to protect licensed brokers

PCCBI backs ban on ‘customs rep’ tag, suggests steps to protect licensed brokers

The Philippine Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc. welcomes the Bureau of Customs’…
  • January 21, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC sets code for ‘local sales’ with VAT to be collected by BIR

BOC assigns code for VAT application on local sales to domestic enterprises

The Bureau of Customs has assigned a procedural code in its system…
  • January 20, 2026
  • 3 minute read
National Single Window among reforms to drive sustainable development

National Single Window among reforms to drive sustainable development

The new National Single Window platform was among the Philippine government’s “big…
  • January 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cargo volume at PPA ports up 6.6% in 2025 at 308M mt

Cargo volume at PH ports up 6.6% in 2025

Cargoes handled by ports under the Philippine Ports Authority grew 6.6% in…
  • January 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DOTr awards Ro-Ro/FTM consultancy project to Filipino-Dutch JV

DOTr awards ro-ro connectivity project to Filipino-Dutch JV

The Department of Transportation has awarded the almost US$25-million contract for the…
  • January 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read