PCCBI awaits BOC formal order on customs brokers’ 3-year accreditation

PCCBI awaits BOC confirmation on customs brokers’ 3-year accreditation

The Philippine Chamber of Customs Brokers expects the Bureau of Customs to…
Ecozone firms get green light for WFH set-up amid energy crunch

Ecozone firms get green light for WFH set-up amid energy crunch

The Fiscal Incentives Review Board approved temporary work-from-home arrangements of up to…
DTI denies petition for safeguard measures on corrugating medium imports

DTI denies petition for safeguard measures on corrugating medium imports

The Department of Trade and Industry dismissed the petition for the imposition…
Cebu ports record 11% jump in Jan 2026 cargo volume

Cebu ports record 11% jump in Jan 2026 cargo volume

Cebu ports handled 6.235 million metric tons of cargoes in January 2026,…
LPG, kerosene excise tax lifte; gov’t eyes cut in duties for imported agri goods

LPG, kerosene excise tax lifted; gov’t eyes cut in duties for imported agri goods

Excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas and kerosene suspended This translates to…
APECO, Poro Point, John Hay added as certified agencies for BOC’s CPRS

APECO, Poro Point, John Hay authorities added as BOC CPRS accrediting agencies

Three freeport management entities have been added to the list of accrediting…
Middle East crisis weighs down global trade after 2025 growth—UNCTAD

Middle East crisis weighs down global trade after 2025 growth—UNCTAD

The Middle East conflict and its resulting impact on higher logistics costs…
Philadelphia Port positions as key East Coast hub for PH exports

Philadelphia Port positions as key East Coast hub for PH exports

The Port of Philadelphia is positioning itself as a major East Coast…
PEZA Q1 2026 investments

PEZA approves P46.5B in Q1 2026 investments, notes pivot to high-value activities

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority kicked off 2026 with a significant capital…
3-year importer accreditation takes effect with new requirements

3-year importer accreditation takes effect under new BOC rules

The Bureau of Customs extended the validity of importers’ accreditation to three…