Red Sea risks

Maersk diverts all vessels, Hapag-Lloyd introduces shuttle service in response to Red Sea risks

All Maersk vessels due to transit the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden will…
BOC implements updated excise taxes for alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes

BOC implements updated excise taxes for alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes

The Bureau of Customs has started implementing updated excise taxes on alcohol,…
UN Security Council calls for stop to Red Sea attacks

UN Security Council calls for stop to Red Sea attacks

The United Nations Security Council has called for a stop to the…

PortCalls January 3, 2024

Our latest issue (January 3, 2024). Stories include: Higher storage charges after…

Higher storage charges after free period take effect Jan 6

A 32% hike in storage charges for foreign containerized cargoes after the…

MARINA extends certificate of ship survey issuance for last time

The Maritime Industry Authority has extended for the last time the issuance…

PH manufacturing posts weakest growth in 3 months

The Philippine manufacturing sector in December posted its weakest growth in three…
BIR tax online sellers

BIR imposes 1% withholding tax on online sellers

The Bureau of Internal Revenue is imposing a 1% withholding tax on…
National Customs Intelligence System

National Customs Intelligence System implemented

The Bureau of Customs recently implemented the National Customs Intelligence System, the…