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PH ports’ cargo volume up 4.6% in first half

PH ports’ cargo volume up 4.6% in first half

Cargo volumes at Philippine Ports Authority ports grew 4.6% in the first…
  • August 3, 2023
  • 2 minute read
PH-EU free trade talks start in Sept

PH-EU free trade talks start in Sept

The Philippines and European Union may start “scoping” talks in September to…
  • August 3, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Ex-BOC, BIR chief Parayno passes away

Ex-BOC, BIR chief Parayno passes away

Former customs and internal revenue commissioner Guillermo Parayno, Jr. passed away on…
  • August 3, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Japanese investors keen to expand PH operations

Japanese investors keen to expand PH operations

More Japanese firms are keen to expand operations in the Philippines, according…
  • August 2, 2023
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls August 2, 2023

Our latest issue (August 2, 2023). Stories include: ARTA puts “final nail…
  • August 2, 2023
  • 1 minute read
ARTA puts “final nail in the coffin” of PPA container monitoring policy, say industry groups

ARTA puts “final nail in the coffin” of PPA container monitoring policy, say industry groups

3 industry associations welcomed results of the Anti-Red Tape Authority’s re-evaluation of…
  • August 1, 2023
  • 4 minute read

PH manufacturing accelerates in July

Philippine manufacturers experienced modestly better operating conditions in July 2023 that led…
  • August 1, 2023
  • 2 minute read
PH, EU agree to expand trade, cooperate on maritime security

PH, EU agree to expand trade, cooperate on maritime security

The Philippines and the European Commission affirmed bilateral ties to deepen relations…
  • August 1, 2023
  • 2 minute read
FIRB oks P288B tax incentives for 25 projects

FIRB oks P288B tax incentives for 25 projects

The Fiscal Incentives Review Board approved tax incentives for 25 projects worth…
  • July 31, 2023
  • 2 minute read