PortCalls December 31, 2025

Our latest issue (December 31, 2025). Stories include: DTI-STMO issues rules on…
DOTr pushes for mandatory online ticketing in domestic shipping

DOTr pushes mandatory online ticketing in domestic shipping

Transport Secretary Giovanni Lopez is intent on pushing the mandatory use of…
DTI-STMO issues rules on re-export, reassignment of strategic goods

DTI-STMO issues rules on re-export, reassignment of strategic goods

The Department of Trade and Industry-Strategic Trade Management Office recently issued rules…

PortCalls December 29, 2025

Our latest issue (December 29, 2025). Stories include: DICT, TradeX ink contract…
Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

The country’s trade deficit recorded a 28.8% decline in November 2025 as…
I.E. Medica gets AEO certification, Brother Industries upgraded

I.E. Medica gets AEO certification, Brother Industries upgraded

I.E. Medica, Inc. has been granted Level 1 accreditation under the Bureau…
GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners have finalized the agreement…

PortCalls December 24, 2025

Our latest issue (December 24, 2025). Stories include: MICT handles highest annual…
DICT, TradeX ink contract for new NSW trade platform

DICT, TradeX ink contract for new NSW trade platform

The Department of Information and Communications Technology and TradeX Network signed the…
Guidelines out on rice import duty adjustments effective Jan 2026

Guidelines out on rice import duty adjustments effective Jan

The Inter-Agency Group on Rice Tariff Adjustment has released the guidelines for…