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Cheaper fees for sending “balikbayan” boxes expected

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) expects less fees to be collected…
  • December 14, 2016
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BOC issues revised draft order on customs bonded warehouses

Based on inputs from the public consultation on the first draft held…
  • December 14, 2016
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Manila South Harbor assures no queues as holiday volume surges

Despite the heavy cargo influx triggered by the holidays, Manila South Harbor…
  • December 14, 2016
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BOC-MICP bares leading revenue contributors

On its 38th founding anniversary, the Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Manila International Container…
  • December 14, 2016
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PH Customs draft order sets up AEO program

The draft customs administrative order (CAO) establishing an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)…
  • December 14, 2016
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PH is new chair of BIMP-EAGA

The Philippines has assumed chairmanship of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth…
  • December 14, 2016
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Vietnam’s NSW successfully handles over 200,000 documents from 8,200 firms

As of the end of November 2016, Vietnam has processed about 204,000…
  • December 14, 2016
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Developing Asia’s economic growth steady at 5.7% in 2017

Economic growth in developing Asia remains broadly stable, but a slight slowdown…
  • December 13, 2016
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PH trade up 5% in Oct

The Philippines’ total merchandise trade grew 5% in October 2016, supported by…
  • December 12, 2016
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Simpler import procedures key to reducing meat smuggling, says customs chief

Philippine Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon is calling on trade regulatory agencies to…
  • December 12, 2016
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