Q&A: The 2020 Interim Rules on Remote Notarization of Paper Documents

The Supreme Court, acting on the recommendation of the Subcommittee on the…

Is Delivery to a Non-Designated Consignee Considered a Failure of Delivery?

Yes. And this is the story of the missing airfreight parcel. Sometime…

If A Forwarder Subcontracts with Another Forwarder, Will Their Liability Be Solidary?

No. And this is the story.   Before the Covid-19 pandemic, HTP…

Can a Customs Broker Be Held Liable In A Freight Collect Shipment?

No. And this is the story.   On 27 February 2001, America…

Q & A: The Rules of Procedure for Admiralty Cases

The Supreme Court, acting on the recommendation of the Chairperson of the…

Prescription Period for Questioning Propriety of Entry, Settlement of Duties

Can the Philippine Bureau of Customs question propriety of entry and settlement…

Who Gets to Decide Degree of Disability of Seafarer?

In determining the degree of disability of a seafarer, should the assessment…

Exemption of arrastre operator from negligence rule

Can the arrastre operator be exempt from the presumption of the fault/negligence…

Freight forwarder joint liability with ocean carrier

Is the freight forwarder solidarily liable with the ocean carrier?   Yes.…

Broker Accreditation at BOC

Does a customs broker need a certificate of accreditation from the BOC?…