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ATA Carnet officially launched in PH

July 15, 2024

The ATA Carnet System was officially launched in the Philippines on July 15 at the Manila Hotel At the launch, Customs commissioner Bienvenido...

PEZA-approved investments plunge 43.6% in 1H

July 14, 2024

Philippine Economic Zone Authority-approved investments plunged 43.6% in the first half to P45.48 billion from P80.59 billion year-on-year PEZA registered 120 projects from...

PH, Thailand complete exchange of e-Phyto certificates through ASEAN Single Window

July 13, 2024

The Philippines and Thailand successfully conducted the exchange of electronic phytosanitary certificates through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Single Window on July...

First phase of Clark food hub ready by 2027

July 13, 2024

The first phase of the P8.5-billion National Food Hub at Clark Airport Complex is set for completion by end-2027 Clark International Airport Corp....

BOI project approvals hit record P950 billion in 1H

July 13, 2024

The Board of Investments’ project approvals in the first half of 2024 rose 36% to P950 billion year-on-year The latest figure is...

Clark set to become global logistics and aviation hub

July 12, 2024

The Clark Civil Aviation Complex in Pampanga is set to become a global logistics and aviation services hub with investor support from three...

ASEAN customs heads join forces to stop illicit trade

July 11, 2024

Stopping illicit trade is an urgent priority for ASEAN customs heads as the region loses billions of dollars annually About 100 delegates, including...

Cebu IT park secures PEZA registration

July 11, 2024

A Cebu City IT park has secured Philippine Economic Zone Authority registration The registration of Midland Development Corporation, developer and operator of the...

Order on rice tariff cut stays for now

July 11, 2024

The order cutting the rice tariff stays for now amid claims of farmers and cooperative groups that the policy is unconstitutional The Supreme...

May trade deficit widens

July 11, 2024

The Philippines’ trade deficit in May widened as exports declined and imports were almost flat from the previous year, according to Philippine Statistics...