Take It to the Skies

Take It to the Skies

On paper, the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit southern Mindanao last week…
Bottlenecks Need Data, Not Just Meetings

Bottlenecks Need Data, Not Just Meetings

The Philippines logistics sector has no shortage of meetings, forums, working groups,…
Is the Injury Sustained By A Seafarer During A Basketball Game While On Off-Duty Compensable?

Is the Injury Sustained By A Seafarer During A Basketball Game While On Off-Duty Compensable?

YES. And this is the 3-point story. Upon passing his medical examination…
Advancing the 3-Year Broker Registration Blueprint

Advancing the 3-Year Broker Registration Blueprint

With the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) roll-out of CAO No. 05-2019 on…
The Last Mile Matters More

The Last Mile Matters More

I’ve had last mile logistics in my mind over the last few…
Trucking Capacity Strain

Trucking Capacity Strain in Metro Manila

Metro Manila’s trucking problem is no longer just about traffic. Traffic has…
New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

The Bureau of Customs’ issuance of Customs Administrative Order No. 01-2026, which…
In Defense of the Humanities

In Defense of the Humanities

Whenever I find myself in a conversation about artificial intelligence, I get…
Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

What happened Bureau of Customs Philippines is not just “checking more.” They…
Ten Commitments, Eight Years. Time to Govern.

Ten Commitments, Eight Years. Time to Govern.

I was not only present at the Fairmont Makati on May 6…