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WCO updates customs codes to boost vaccine, medical goods trade

WCO updates HS codes to boost vaccine, medical goods trade

World Customs Organization releases a major update to the Harmonized System, effective…
  • January 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ocean and air freight markets to track different routes in 2026

Ocean and air freight markets to track different routes in 2026

Rates for ocean and air freight this year – though both facing…
  • January 22, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC chief reiterates policy against ‘haoshiaos’

BOC chief reiterates policy against ‘haoshiaos’

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno reminded bureau officers and personnel of the policy…
  • 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
Supply chain executives bullish and adapting to fragile global trade

Supply chain executives bullish and adapting to fragile global trade

Leaders in the supply chain sector are upbeat about business this year…
  • 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
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Fuel marking consultancy EOI deadline moved anew to Jan 30

Fuel marking consultancy EOI deadline moved anew to Jan 30

The deadline for submission of expressions of interest to provide project preparation…
  • January 19, 2026
  • 2 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
Sluggish global economic growth seen to hold back trade in 2026—UNCTAD

Sluggish global economic growth seen to hold back trade in 2026—UNCTAD

Global trade this year will be held back by subdued economic growth…
  • January 19, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC implements annual alcohol, tobacco tax increase

BOC implements annual alcohol, tobacco tax increase

The Bureau of Customs has started implementing the annual increase in excise…
  • January 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read