PAL to take delivery of first Airbus A350-1000 by Dec at the earliest

PAL to take delivery of first Airbus A350-1000 by Dec at the earliest

Philippine Airlines expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft…
BOC clarifies DTI certificate valid for exporter VAT exemption

DTI-EMB certificate enough proof for export firms’ VAT exemption: BOC

Export-oriented enterprise certificates issued by the Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing…
Upgrading of several PH airports expected to be completed by 2026

Various regional airports for upgrade, some ready by 2026

A number of regional airports are currently in various stages of upgrade,…
WTO hikes 2025 global trade forecast after stronger H1, sees slowdown in 2026

WTO hikes 2025 global trade forecast after stronger H1, sees slowdown in 2026

Global merchandise trade expanded faster than expected in the first half of…
Shipping container utilization growth seen at just 2.4% in 2025 – Veson

Container TEU-mile demand to grow at 2.4% in 2025

Container TEU-mile demand is expected to grow at a modest  2.4% in…
Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

The Bureau of Customs said it had already begun implementing sweeping anti-corruption…

PortCalls October 8, 2025

Our latest issue (October 8, 2025). Stories include: ICTSI’s Subic port contracts…

PH manufacturing recovers in Aug 2025 driven by food products

The Philippine manufacturing sector posted gains in August 2025 as more industry…
ICTSI’s Subic port contract extended until 2058

ICTSI’s Subic port contracts extended until 2058

Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. and ICTSI Subic Inc., both subsidiaries of…

PortCalls October 6, 2025

Our latest issue (October 6, 2025). Stories include: BOC suspends hefty penalties…