High Expectations for the New Customs Commissioner

THE recent appointment of a new economic team by the President has…

The Global Counterfeit Business

IN the Philippines, the sale and distribution of pirated and counterfeit goods…

An Excellent Crisis Response Can Enhance Your Reputation

A well-handled crisis can actually enhance corporate reputation, but this will only…

Eva Macapagal Terminal not exclusive to Aboitiz, stresses ATI

ASIAN TERMINALS, INC. (ATI) stressed the Eva Macapagal Super Terminal (EMST) is…

RP shipping need higher crisis management standards

RP shipping needs higher crisis management standards THE Philippine shipping industry requires…

Wanted: Customs Compliance Managers

THE adoption of the WTO Agreement on Customs Valuation (ACV) in January…

AFFA 14th General Membership Meeting

NOTHING stopped the ASEAN Freight Forwarders Association (AFFA) from holding its 14th…

CAO 4: New Rules on Customs Valuation, Audit and Record Keeping

As we have mentioned time and again, the rules at the customs…

BIR Audit of VAT on Importations

SINCE the middle of last year, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)…

ISPM 15: New Import/Export Rules for Wood Packing

In addition to security measures being required in international trade, a new…