Middle East conflict drags PH March manufacturing to 3-month low

Middle East conflict drags PH manufacturing to 3-month low in March

The Philippine manufacturing sector posted a relatively muted performance in March 2026,…
Iran Grants Philippines Safe Passage for Oil Shipments Through Strait of Hormuz

Iran grants Philippines safe passage for oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz

The Philippine government has secured an official assurance from the Islamic Republic…
BOC surpasses March collection target by 1.4%

BOC surpasses March collection target by 1.4%

The Bureau of Customs collected P84.426 billion in revenues for March, surpassing…
CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

The Cebu Port Authority is providing discounts and suspending collection of port…
PH to ask Iran for safe passage of oil through Strait of Hormuz

PH to ask Iran for safe passage of oil through Strait of Hormuz

The Philippine government will initiate diplomatic talks with Iran to help ensure…
BOC to exempt exporters from e-TRACC system

BOC to exempt exporters from e-TRACC system

The Philippine Exporters Confederation welcomed Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno’s announcement that exporters…

Domestic shipping operators may raise freight, passenger rates by up to 30%

The Maritime Industry Authority is allowing domestic shipping operators to raise their…
PH domestic trade hits 60.19M tons in 2025

PH domestic trade hits 60.19M tons in 2025

The country’s domestic trade reached 60.19 million tons amounting to P3.34 trillion…

BOC eyes comprehensive strategy to address port congestion

The Bureau of Customs is looking to develop a comprehensive strategy to…

Feb trade deficit up after 7 months of decline

The country’s trade deficit widened for the first time in February 2026…