MARINA overhauls licensing for domestic seafarers, introduces 10-year license ID

MARINA overhauls licensing for domestic seafarers, introduces 10-year license ID

The Maritime Industry Authority officially implemented a new policy that simplifies licensing…

PortCalls April 6, 2026

Our latest issue (April 6, 2026). Stories include: Domestic shipping operators may…
PPA eases bunkering accreditation, permit requirements amid fuel supply crunch

PPA eases bunkering accreditation, permit requirements amid fuel supply crunch

The Philippine Ports Authority is temporarily easing accreditation and permit requirements for…
Bio-safe examination facility in Subic eyed

Bio-safe examination facility in Subic eyed

The Department of Agriculture is considering locating a bio-safe examination facility at…
PPA extends anew holdover authority to operators with expired contracts

PPA extends anew holdover authority to operators with expired contracts

The Philippine Ports Authority will issue holdover authority to cargo-handling operators, passenger…
Hormuz closure triggers global economic volatility, says UNCTAD

Hormuz closure triggers global economic volatility, says UNCTAD

The Strait of Hormuz remains “practically closed,” disrupting a critical share of…
WTO members adopt e-commerce rules pathway

WTO members adopt e-commerce rules interim agreements

Sixty-six members of the World Trade Organization accounting for approximately 70% of…
Air cargo demand jumps 11.2% in Feb, outpaces capacity growth–IATA

Air cargo demand jumps 11.2% in Feb – IATA

Global air cargo demand rose 11.2% year-on-year in February 2026, outpacing capacity…
Iran Grants Philippines Safe Passage for Oil Shipments Through Strait of Hormuz

Iran grants Philippines safe passage for oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz

The Philippine government has secured an official assurance from the Islamic Republic…
BOC surpasses March collection target by 1.4%

BOC surpasses March collection target by 1.4%

The Bureau of Customs collected P84.426 billion in revenues for March, surpassing…