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Seaborne reefer trade faces second consecutive year of contraction

Seaborne reefer trade faces second consecutive year of contraction

Seaborne reefer trade is expected to contract for the second consecutive year…
  • November 22, 2023
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Transitory domestic enterprises in eco zones can register as VAT taxpayers: BIR

The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued guidelines for optional value-added tax registration…
  • November 20, 2023
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MARINA allows foreign investors to engage in domestic shipping

MARINA allows foreign investors to engage in domestic shipping

The Maritime Industry Authority has allowed foreign nationals to engage in domestic…
  • November 18, 2023
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IPEF members boost supply chain resilience with landmark agreement

IPEF members boost supply chain resilience with landmark agreement

Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity members, including the Philippines, signed an agreement…
  • November 18, 2023
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Maharlika Fund eyes investment in infra projects, including airports

The Maharlika Investment Fund may be invested in the government’s infrastructure flagship…
  • November 16, 2023
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Foreign investment commitments skyrocket by 109% in Q3

Foreign investment commitments skyrocket by 109% in Q3

Foreign investment pledges surged 109.3% to P27.30 billion in the third quarter…
  • November 15, 2023
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EO 46 cuts natural gypsum import duty to zero

The import duty on natural gypsum and anhydrite has been reduced to…
  • November 13, 2023
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PH withdraws China loan application for Subic-Clark railway project

PH withdraws China loan application for Subic-Clark railway project

The Philippines officially withdraws China loan application for the Subic-Clark railway project…
  • November 11, 2023
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Air cargo demand up 1.9% in Sept

Air cargo demand up 1.9% in Sept

Air cargo demand up 1.9% in September, according to the International Air…
  • November 11, 2023
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Phividec pushes Mindanao Container Terminal berth expansion

Phividec pushes Mindanao Container Terminal berth expansion

Phividec Industrial Authority is pushing for expansion of Mindanao Container Terminal’s berth…
  • November 10, 2023
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