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PH Nov trade down as imports, exports slip

The Philippines’ total merchandise trade registered its eighth consecutive month of decline…
  • January 11, 2020
  • 3 minute read
Villaba port

Leyte’s Villaba Port reopens after repairs, set for more improvements

Villaba Port in Silad, Leyte has been reopened after completion of rehabilitation…
  • January 8, 2020
  • 1 minute read

Strange smell leads BOC to parcel of kush weeds, liquid marijuana

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has intercepted kush weeds and liquid marijuana…
  • January 7, 2020
  • 1 minute read
Manufacturing

PH manufacturing decline hits 12th straight month

The Philippine manufacturing sector has recorded decreases in both volume and value…
  • January 7, 2020
  • 2 minute read
Philippine manufacturing

PH manufacturing improves but traffic, port congestion limit productivity

Operating conditions in the Philippine manufacturing sector recorded a modest improvement in…
  • January 5, 2020
  • 2 minute read
PPA vacancies

PPA fills 42% of vacancies, eyes more recruits over next 2 years 

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has filled at least 600 plantilla positions,…
  • January 5, 2020
  • 1 minute read
Subic cruise

SBMA: 38 cruise ship arrivals in Subic confirmed for 2020

More cruise ships are expected to arrive at Subic port next year…
  • January 5, 2020
  • 2 minute read

BOC seizes balikbayan boxes with concealed guns, ammo

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has nabbed two individuals suspected of smuggling…
  • September 29, 2018
  • 2 minute read

Asia Overseas Transport Co., Inc. celebrates 30 years of service excellence

Employees, clients, industry partners, and friends joined ASIA OVERSEAS TRANSPORT CO., INC.,…
  • September 29, 2018
  • 3 minute read

BOC sues importers, brokers accused in P20M smuggling cases

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed five criminal cases against several…
  • September 27, 2018
  • 3 minute read