BOC reshuffles district collectors

BOC reshuffles district collectors

The Bureau of Customs reassigned district collectors in six ports It also…

PortCalls August 9, 2023

Our latest issue (August 9, 2023). Stories include: Marcos proclaims 3 new…

PH trade deficit narrows 33% in June

The Philippines’ trade deficit narrowed 33.3% year-on-year in June to $3.92 billion…
BOC’s P30.9B smuggled seizures in Jan-Aug surpass 2022 total

BOC’s P30.9B smuggled seizures in Jan-Aug surpass 2022 total

The Bureau of Customs seized P30.86 billion worth of smuggled goods from…
Marcos proclaims 3 new ecozones; PEZA investments up 332%

Marcos proclaims 3 new ecozones; PEZA approved investments up 332%

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr proclaimed 3 new ecozones on July 25 They…
Extension of lower tariffs on agri products, coal eyed

Extension of lower tariffs on agri products, coal eyed

Extension of lower tariffs on agricultural products (pork, corn, rice) and coal…
PEZA, DOST team up to boost creation of KIST ecozones

PEZA, DOST team up to boost creation of KIST ecozones

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority and Department of Science and Technology team…
DTI-STMO releases amended list of dual-use strategic goods

DTI-STMO releases amended list of dual-use strategic goods

An amended list of dual-use strategic goods has been released Notable changes…
PH-South Korea FTA signing seen by October

PH-South Korea FTA signing seen by October

The Philippines-South Korea free trade agreement may be signed in October, according…
BOC partnership to address abandoned balikbayan boxes

BOC partnership to address abandoned balikbayan boxes

The Bureau of Customs will partner with government agencies and stakeholders to…