PortCalls April 5, 2023

Our latest issue (April 5, 2023). Stories include: BOC exceeds March collection…
PH, Turkiye air pact to double passenger flights

PH-Turkiye air pact doubles Manila, Istanbul flights

The Philippines and Turkiye signed an MOU enhancing bilateral air services, leading…
PH March manufacturing sees softest rate of expansion in seven months

PH March manufacturing sees softest rate of expansion in seven months

The latest Philippines Purchasing Managers’ Index slipped to 52.5 in March from…
SBMA chairman Paulino resigns

SBMA chairman Paulino resigns

Rolen Paulino has resigned as chairman and administrator of the Subic Bay…
PH foreign trade up 12.9% in 2022; trade gap widens 38%

PH foreign trade up 12.9% in 2022; trade gap widens 38%

The Philippines’ external trade in goods grew to US$216.20 billion last year,…

BOC exceeds March collection target by 10.9%

The Bureau of Customs collected P80.133 billion in March 2023, exceeding its…

PortCalls April 3, 2023

Our latest issue (April 3, 2023). Stories include: Cebu international port posts…
EC extends recognition of PH seafarers’ certificate

EC extends recognition of PH seafarers’ certificate

The Philippine maritime training and certification system will continue to be recognized…
PH digital fraud cases fall 18%; logistics businesses top target

PH digital fraud cases fall 18%; logistics businesses top target

8.7% of digital deals in the Philippines in 2022 were believed fraudulent,…
Contract rate fall slows

Contract rate fall slows, rough sailing expected

Long-term ocean freight rates fell 0.5% in March, but Xeneta warns of…