World Bank study highlights policy barriers to PH shipping industry

Prohibitive policies that hinder open competition in the Philippines might be the…

Infrastructure best long-term remedy for PH road, port congestion—World Bank

The World Bank recommends investment in infrastructure as the long-term measure for…

Two PH traders charged with smuggling in 1.3M kilos of glutinous rice

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed smuggling charges against two Cagayan…

IMF: 2015 faces very strong headwind

Despite the boost from cheaper oil and stronger U.S. growth, global recovery…

Malaysia revisiting trade outlook as it predicts challenging 2015

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) of Malaysia said it…

Prepare for ‘considerable’ risks to economy in 2015, developing nations told

After growing by an estimated 2.6 percent in 2014, the global economy…

BOC cuts empty container dwell time to 90 days

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has shortened the period within which it…

Port of Manila open during Papal visit

The Port of Manila (Manila International Container Terminal [MICT], South Harbor, North…

PH exporters ask for freeze on BOC stuffing policy

Philippine exporters are asking the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to hold off…

PH exports accelerate amid robust demand for manufactures

Philippine merchandise exports grew 19.7% in November last year to US$5.178 billion…