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…
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…

PortCalls April 1, 2026

Our latest issue (April 1, 2026). Stories include: BOC eyes comprehensive strategy…

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…

PortCalls March 30, 2026

Our latest issue (March 30, 2026). Stories include: Customs Processing System bidding…
Submission of proposal for Poro Point seaport project moved anew to April 13

Submission of proposal for Poro Point seaport project moved anew to April 13

The deadline for submission of technical proposals for consultancy services of the…