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Global air cargo demand accelerates to 6% in May — IATA

Global air cargo demand accelerates to 6% in May — IATA

Global air cargo demand grew 6% year-on-year in May 2026, with international…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH trade gap at 50.5% in May with total value growing to $21.23B

PH trade deficit expands 50.5% to $5.48B in May

The Philippines recorded a trade deficit of $5.48 billion in May, up…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PEZA-approved investments almost double to P140B in H1

PEZA-approved investments almost double to P140B in H1

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved 157 new and expansion projects worth…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Passenger, cargo fuel surcharge drops to lowest since mid-April

July fuel surcharge drops to lowest since mid-April

Airfares may drop in the first half of July following the further…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls June 29, 2026

Our latest issue (June 29, 2026). Stories include: BOC orders 3 immediate…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 1 minute read
SLEX, STAR toll rates rise again on July 1

SLEX, STAR toll rates rise again on July 1

Toll hike incoming for motorists using South Luzon Expressway and STAR Tollway…
  • June 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DoTr signs contract with Filipino-Dutch JV for ro-ro, FMR connectivity plan

DoTr signs contract with Filipino-Dutch JV for $25M maritime connectivity project

The Department of Transportation signed the contract with the joint venture awarded…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC to hold public consultation on draft order for foreign shipping line charges

BOC to hold public consultation on foreign shipping line charges draft order

The Bureau of Customs will hold a public consultation on its new…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

The Bureau of Customs ordered the immediate adoption of three measures to…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 5 minute read