BOC chief pushes digital shift to curb smuggling, secure supply chains

BOC chief pushes digital shift to curb smuggling, secure supply chains

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said digitalization is the “number one solution” to…
DA sets no sugar imports policy until mid-2026

DA sets no sugar imports policy until mid-2026

The Department of Agriculture will ban sugar imports until mid-2026 to protect…
FedEx EVP Kawal Preet earns spot on Fortune's Asia Power Women 2025

FedEx EVP Kawal Preet earns spot on Fortune’s Asia Power Women 2025

• Kawal Preet, Federal Express executive vice president for Planning, Engineering, and Transformation,…
Ocean freight market rates drop to 2023 levels as capacity continues to expand

Ocean freight market rates drop to 2023 levels as capacity continues to expand

Ocean freight market rates dropped 48% year-on-year (Shanghai Containerized Freight Index) as…
DTI to impose safeguard duty on imported cement for 3 years

DTI to impose safeguard duty on imported cement for 3 years

The Department of Trade and Industry is imposing a safeguard duty on…

PortCalls October 15, 2025

Our latest issue (October 15, 2025). Stories include: ICTSI wins case to…
Aboitiz InfraCapital to develop Laguindingan Airport as major gateway in Mindanao

Developing regional airports key to unlocking Mindanao potential, says Aboitiz InfraCapital

Developing world-class regional airports is key to unlocking Mindanao’s potential, according to…
PH improves ePhyto exchange with Australia and Thailand

PH enhances ePhyto exchange with Australia, Thailand

The Philippines has shifted to an enhanced exchange of electronic phytosanitary certificates…
PEZA advances aviation sector growth through related investments, aerotropolis development

PEZA advances aviation sector growth through investments, aerotropolis development

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority continues to advance the country’s aviation and…
BOC issues rules implementing FTA Origin Management System

BOC issues rules implementing FTA Origin Management System

The Bureau of Customs has released rules implementing the Free Trade Agreement…