US supports PH e-licensing platform for strategic goods

US supports PH e-licensing platform for strategic goods

The United States government’s Defense Threat Reduction Agency provided equipment and training…
SBMA investment commitments up 6,040% in 2022

SBMA investment commitments up 6,040% in 2022

Investment commitments at Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority in 2022 saw a whopping…

PortCalls February 27, 2023

Our latest issue (February 27, 2023). Stories include: MARINA requires classification of…
HMM orders nine methanol-fuelled ships worth $1.12B

HMM orders nine methanol-fuelled ships worth $1.12B

HMM signed newbuilding contracts with Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and HJ Shipbuilding…
OSS Center abolished

One-stop shop for tax credit, duty drawback abolished

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Administrative Order No. 4 abolishing the One-Stop…
BIR clarifies ecozone logistics service enterprises entitled to zero VAT

BIR clarifies ecozone logistics service enterprises entitled to zero VAT

The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued additional clarification on qualifications of ecozone…
Ex-MARINA chief is new president of World Maritime University

Ex-MARINA chief is new president of World Maritime University

Professor Maximo Q. Mejia Jr. was named to succeed Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry…
BOC names top importers, taxpayers for 2022

BOC names top importers, taxpayers for 2022

The Bureau of Customs Post Clearance Audit Group named its top taxpayers…
DTI inaugurates digital platform for strategic trade-related services

DTI inaugurates digital platform for strategic trade-related services

The Department of Trade and Industry launched a platform that serves as…
Higher fuel surcharge in March to bump up airfares

Higher fuel surcharge in March to bump up airfares

The Civil Aeronautics Board has upgraded to Level 7 the passenger and…