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Trade facilitation body to boost MSMEs’ global competitiveness

The newly formed Philippine Trade Facilitation Committee will enable MSMEs to broaden…
  • June 17, 2021
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Chinese port suspends frozen food imports from 11 countries

Zhanjiang Port in Guangdong has suspended imports of frozen food from 11…
  • June 16, 2021
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BIR imposes 12% VAT on indirect exports, certain transactions with 0% VAT

Indirect exports and sale of services previously taxed at zero rate now…
  • June 15, 2021
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NCR Plus under GCQ with varying restrictions until end-June

Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal—collectively called NCR Plus—will remain under general…
  • June 14, 2021
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Metro Manila curfew shortened to 12mn to 4am

Starting June 15, the curfew in Metro Manila will be shortened to…
  • June 14, 2021
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ARTA reviewing agencies’ regulatory impact statements

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has partnered with the Development Academy of…
  • June 11, 2021
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PH trade doubles in April on strong imports, exports

The Philippines’ total merchandise trade grew 107.5% in April 2021, its third…
  • June 10, 2021
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PH manufacturing in May improves but still in contraction mode

The Philippine manufacturing sector recorded a softer downturn in May 2021 as…
  • June 1, 2021
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NCR Plus stays under GCQ until June 15

NCR Plus comprising National Capital Region, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal remains…
  • June 1, 2021
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PH exporters in distress over worsening supply chain snags

Philippine exporters seek “very urgent” assistance to cope with worsening supply chain…
  • May 31, 2021
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