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Joint order directs swift clearance of relief consignments

The Department of Finance, Bureau of Customs, and other national government agencies…
  • March 24, 2020
  • 3 minute read

BOC, FDA ease PPE import requirements

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said foreign donations of personal protective equipment…
  • March 24, 2020
  • 1 minute read

PortCalls print edition may be accessed online

The PortCalls team is living online these days, much like everyone else.…
  • March 24, 2020
  • 1 minute read

BOC suspends 7-day lodgment rule for goods declaration

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has suspended its policy of seven-day lodgment…
  • March 24, 2020
  • 2 minute read
BOC zero contact policy

BOC rules on zero contact policy in place from March 23

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) rolled out guidelines for implementation of a…
  • March 22, 2020
  • 4 minute read
Cargo truck COVI-19

Stakeholders seek clear-cut, coordinated policies on cargo transport

Cargo transport stakeholders are asking government officials to issue clear-cut and coordinated…
  • March 21, 2020
  • 3 minute read

‘Severe’ shortage of processed meat feared due to checkpoint delays

Meat processors warned of a “severe shortage” of goods by mid-April as…
  • March 21, 2020
  • 2 minute read

BOC extends by a month expiring accreditation of stakeholders

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is extending the accreditation of stakeholders unable…
  • March 20, 2020
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PEZA suspends business activity at CEZ, but allows cargo entry and exit

All business operations at Cavite Economic Zones (CEZ) I and II have…
  • March 19, 2020
  • 2 minute read

All cargoes must pass unhampered, DTI stresses in memo

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reiterated that the movement of…
  • March 19, 2020
  • 3 minute read