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Submission of proposal for Poro Point seaport project moved anew to April 13

Submission of proposal for Poro Point seaport project moved anew to April 13

The deadline for submission of technical proposals for consultancy services of the…
  • March 30, 2026
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Feb trade deficit up after 7 months of decline

The country’s trade deficit widened for the first time in February 2026…
  • March 29, 2026
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BOC adopts measures to fast-track critical fuel shipments amid energy crisis

Bureau of Customs is implementing emergency preferential handling for petroleum imports to…
  • March 29, 2026
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Customs Processing System bidding eyed in July, contract awarding in Feb 2027

Customs Processing System bidding eyed in July, contract awarding in Feb 2027

Bidding for the proposed Customs Processing System is eyed in July 2026…
  • March 29, 2026
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₱1B NAIAX westbound off-ramp to Terminal 3 inaugurated

₱1B NAIAX westbound off-ramp to Terminal 3 inaugurated

NAIA Expressway westbound off-ramp inaugurated on March 26, providing a critical new…
  • March 28, 2026
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Online ticketing system mandatory for inter-island passenger ships

Online ticketing system mandatory for inter-island passenger ships

The Maritime Industry Authority has issued rules for the mandatory use of…
  • March 27, 2026
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PH crude oil supply sufficient until June 30, says Marcos

PH crude oil supply sufficient until June 30, says Marcos

• President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said the country’s crude oil stocks are…
  • March 27, 2026
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LBC secures international TAPA certification for warehouse safety

LBC secures international TAPA certification for warehouse safety

LBC Express receives global certification for warehouse security The company secures TAPA…
  • March 27, 2026
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Philexport seeks relief measures for high fuel, logistics costs

Philexport seeks relief measures for high fuel, logistics costs

The Philippine Exporters Confederation is seeking temporary relief measures targeted at high…
  • March 27, 2026
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BOC orders expedited release of oil shipments

BOC orders expedited release of oil shipments

The Bureau of Customs has directed the expedited facilitation of shipments of…
  • March 27, 2026
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Customs
Marcos signs order suspending excise tax on LPG, kerosene

Marcos signs order suspending excise tax on LPG, kerosene

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on April 16 signed the order suspending for…
  • April 17, 2026
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BOC doubles down on registration of all operating customs facilities, warehouses

BOC doubles down on registration of all operating customs facilities, warehouses

The Bureau of Customs reminded owners of all customs facilities and warehouses…
  • April 17, 2026
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ECCP says 3-year importer accreditation enhances trade, productivity

ECCP says new BOC 3-year importer accreditation rule enhances trade

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines lauded the implementation of…
  • April 16, 2026
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Maritime
Razon says Middle East crisis impact on ICTSI still negligible but warns of global effect

Razon says Middle East crisis impact on ICTSI still negligible but warns of global effect

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. chairman and president Enrique Razon Jr. says…
  • April 16, 2026
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Reefer freight rates fairly stable but Middle East pressure building up—DHL

Reefer freight rates fairly stable but Middle East pressure building up

The reefer freight market will remain relatively steady in the second quarter…
  • April 16, 2026
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P1 Ro-Ro fee applicable to trucks with 80% raw agri cargo

P1 Ro-Ro fee apply to trucks with at least 80% raw agri cargo

The Philippine Ports Authority issued a memo detailing rules on the implementation…
  • April 16, 2026
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Aviation
Cebu Pacific Q1 2026 passengers rise to 7.5M

Cebu Pacific Q1 2026 passengers rise to 7.5M

Cebu Pacific carried over 7.5 million passengers in the first quarter 2026,…
  • April 15, 2026
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CIAC remits P585M dividend to gov’t from 2025 income, up 88%

CIAC remits P585M dividend to gov’t from 2025 income, up 88%

Clark International Airport Corp. delivered a record dividend to the national government,…
  • April 15, 2026
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22 nations back ICAO Call to Action on aviation safety, sustainability goals

22 nations back ICAO call to action on aviation safety, sustainability goals

A new Call to Action supporting the International Civil Aviation Organization’s global…
  • April 15, 2026
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Opinion
Fuel Is Up Again in the Philippines. Freight Forwarders Feel It Before Customers Do

Fuel Is Up Again in the Philippines. Freight Forwarders Feel It Before Customers Do

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI On April 7, oil companies in the Philippines pushed…
  • April 13, 2026
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SC Ruling on Final Medical Assessment of Seafarer

SC Ruling on Final Medical Assessment of Seafarer

Should the final medical assessment of a seafarer timely issued by the…
  • April 9, 2026
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A Time for Long-Term Interventions

A Time for Long-Term Interventions

I don’t mean to sound pessimistic or anything, but realistically, efforts to…
  • April 6, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
Razon says Middle East crisis impact on ICTSI still negligible but warns of global effect

Razon says Middle East crisis impact on ICTSI still negligible but warns of global effect

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. chairman and president Enrique Razon Jr. says…
  • April 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
P1 Ro-Ro fee applicable to trucks with 80% raw agri cargo

P1 Ro-Ro fee apply to trucks with at least 80% raw agri cargo

The Philippine Ports Authority issued a memo detailing rules on the implementation…
  • April 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DP World’s Batangas port stimulates $28M in economic activities

DP World’s Batangas port stimulates $28M in economic activities

DP World’s Philippine presence through the Batangas Integrated Port stimulated economic activities…
  • April 15, 2026
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3PL
ECCP says 3-year importer accreditation enhances trade, productivity

ECCP says new BOC 3-year importer accreditation rule enhances trade

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines lauded the implementation of…
  • April 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Supply chain disruptions put Cebu ecozone workers on forced leave

Supply chain disruptions place Cebu ecozone workers on forced leave

230 workers of Cebu Toyo Corporation were placed on indefinite forced leave…
  • April 16, 2026
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PCCBI awaits BOC formal order on customs brokers’ 3-year accreditation

PCCBI awaits BOC confirmation on customs brokers’ 3-year accreditation

The Philippine Chamber of Customs Brokers expects the Bureau of Customs to…
  • April 15, 2026
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Sponsored
MSC Upgrades Bayan Ko Service

MSC Upgrades Bayan Ko Service: Enhancing Cebu’s Global Connectivity

Bayan Ko Service: Hong Kong – Yantian – Shekou – Nansha –…
  • March 23, 2026
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AISL manifesto of support to BOC commissioner Nepomuceno

AISL manifesto of support to BOC commissioner Nepomuceno

The Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc. (AISL), representing international container shipping…
  • November 26, 2025
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MSC SS Rice News Convention 2025

MSC Brings Rice Logistics Experts to SS Rice News Convention 2025

Date: 12-14 November 2025 ⏰Time: 09:00–18:00 (GMT+7) Venue: Pattaya Exhibition and Convention…
  • November 4, 2025
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Economy
Marcos signs order suspending excise tax on LPG, kerosene

Marcos signs order suspending excise tax on LPG, kerosene

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on April 16 signed the order suspending for…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
ECCP says 3-year importer accreditation enhances trade, productivity

ECCP says new BOC 3-year importer accreditation rule enhances trade

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines lauded the implementation of…
  • April 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PHILEXPORT pushes VAT suspension on fuel

PHILEXPORT pushes VAT suspension on fuel

The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. reiterated its support for a proposed suspension…
  • April 16, 2026
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Press Releases
LTO extends license, vehicle registration validity by 3 months

LTO extends license, vehicle registration validity by 3 months

The Land Transportation Office is implementing a three-month extension on the validity…
  • April 17, 2026
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ECCP says 3-year importer accreditation enhances trade, productivity

ECCP says new BOC 3-year importer accreditation rule enhances trade

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines lauded the implementation of…
  • April 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PHILEXPORT pushes VAT suspension on fuel

PHILEXPORT pushes VAT suspension on fuel

The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. reiterated its support for a proposed suspension…
  • April 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read