ECCP says 3-year importer accreditation enhances trade, productivity

ECCP says new BOC 3-year importer accreditation rule enhances trade

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines lauded the implementation of…
BOC trims IAS valuation request period to 3 days from 5

BOC orders faster IAS valuation request processing

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno ordered a shorter processing period for valuation requests…
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…