PH suspends fresh ube exports amid planting material shortage

DA suspends fresh ube exports to protect planting stock

The Philippines suspended exports of fresh ube (purple yam) as the government…
Riyadh Air launches Manila service, goes daily by Oct 19

Riyadh Air launches Manila route, will fly daily starting Oct 19

Riyadh Air launched direct flights between Riyadh and Manila on September 9,…
GMR wants in on P150-B Sangley, smaller airport projects

GMR eyes P150-billion Sangley airport, other PH airport projects

Infrastructure conglomerate GMR Group expressed strong interest in developing Sangley Point International…
BOC, PDEA seize P199.7M drugs in Pasay warehouse from Canada

BOC, PDEA seize P199.7M in illegal drugs at Pasay warehouse

The Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency seized more…
BIR: Exporters can get VAT refunds while awaiting DTI-EMB certification

BIR: Exporters can claim VAT refunds while awaiting DTI-EMB certification

The Bureau of Internal Revenue clarified that qualified export-oriented enterprises may claim…
Marcos seeks India expertise for 3 rail projects; RITES express interest

Marcos seeks India expertise for 3 rail projects; RITES express interest

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is looking to India for technical support and…
ICTSI’s Victoria terminal starts next expansion phase to lift capacity

ICTSI’s VICT starts next expansion phase, aims for 18% boost in cargo capacity

Victoria International Container Terminal, the Australian unit of Philippine port operator International…
Aznar Shipping files for IPO to raise up to P737M for expansion

Aznar Shipping files for IPO, targets P737M for expansion

Cebu-based carrier Aznar Shipping Corp. is aiming to raise up to P737…
Sumifru ships first PH Hass avocado consignment to South Korea

Sumifru ships first PH Hass avocado consignment to South Korea

Sumifru (Philippines) Corp. shipped its first consignment of fresh Hass avocados to…
WSC seeks tighter rules for lithium battery shipments

WSC seeks tighter rules for lithium battery shipments

The World Shipping Council is urging governments to tighten international dangerous goods…