US to penalize signatories to IMO’s Net Zero Framework for shipping

US to penalize signatories to IMO’s Net Zero Framework for shipping

The Trump administration has lined up possible sanctions against countries that will…
ATI to sink in P3B to expand Batangas port’s CBU-handling capacity

ATI to spend P3B to expand Batangas port’s CBU-handling capacity

Asian Terminals Inc is investing around P3 billion to expand Batangas port’s…
PH, EU on track to seal free trade pact by 2027

PH, EU on track to seal free trade pact by 2027

The Philippines and the European Union are on track to meet the…
BOC chief pushes digital shift to curb smuggling, secure supply chains

BOC chief pushes digital shift to curb smuggling, secure supply chains

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said digitalization is the “number one solution” to…
DA sets no sugar imports policy until mid-2026

DA sets no sugar imports policy until mid-2026

The Department of Agriculture will ban sugar imports until mid-2026 to protect…
Ocean freight market rates drop to 2023 levels as capacity continues to expand

Ocean freight market rates drop to 2023 levels as capacity continues to expand

Ocean freight market rates dropped 48% year-on-year (Shanghai Containerized Freight Index) as…
DTI to impose safeguard duty on imported cement for 3 years

DTI to impose safeguard duty on imported cement for 3 years

The Department of Trade and Industry is imposing a safeguard duty on…
PH improves ePhyto exchange with Australia and Thailand

PH enhances ePhyto exchange with Australia, Thailand

The Philippines has shifted to an enhanced exchange of electronic phytosanitary certificates…
PEZA advances aviation sector growth through related investments, aerotropolis development

PEZA advances aviation sector growth through investments, aerotropolis development

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority continues to advance the country’s aviation and…
BOC issues rules implementing FTA Origin Management System

BOC issues rules implementing FTA Origin Management System

The Bureau of Customs has released rules implementing the Free Trade Agreement…