Musical chairs at BOC: key officials reassigned

The Department of Finance has reassigned some key officials at the Bureau…

PortCalls March 1, 2023

Our latest issue (March 1, 2023). Stories include: PPA plans to bid…

Iris Lines, PIL intra-Asia service sails from South Harbor

Iris Lines, Inc. recently started its joint service with Pacific International Lines…
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…