Feb imports dip 11.66% while exports rise 2.8%

The Philippines’ total merchandise trade in February 2020 reached US$12.46 billion, a…

BOC resorts to semi-manual processing of shipments as e2m remains impaired

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will implement a semi-manual process to effect…

Local shipping lines seek waiver of port charges amid COVID-19 woes

Quarantine restrictions are hampering operations of the domestic shipping industry, with carriers…

Stakeholders asked to relodge Apr 6 entries due to e2m glitch

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) requested stakeholders to cancel and re-lodge entries…

PH manufacturing improves in Feb

The Philippine manufacturing sector rebounded in volume but continued to decline in…

Supplies, raw materials for medical products exempt from import duties

Imports of critical equipment, supplies and raw materials needed to produce medical…

One Stop Shop allows online application for COVID-19 critical goods

Philippine importers seeking to import critical goods needed to combat the coronavirus…

Port congestion back with yard utilization at over 90%

Manila ports’ yard utilization has again shot up to over 90%, prompting…

BOC-MICP operations almost back to normal

Operations of the Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Manila International Container Port (MICP) have…

Cargo clearance may be accomplished in 24 hours, says BOC

Assuming all import documents are in order, the Bureau of Customs (BOC)…