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Proposed PH tax reform bill aims to remove ‘flaws’ in BIR, BOC to achieve revenue targets

The revised comprehensive Philippine tax reform bill proposes applying administrative reforms to…
  • January 31, 2017
  • 3 minute read

Cebgo opens more flights to PH surfing capital

Cebu Pacific (CEB), through its wholly owned subsidiary Cebgo, has increased flight…
  • January 31, 2017
  • 1 minute read

Davao City-GenSan-Bitung service ready for April 28 launch

Agricultural products will be among the first batches of cargoes to be…
  • January 31, 2017
  • 2 minute read

BOC levies charges against alleged smugglers of refined sugar worth P6M

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently filed before the Department of Justice…
  • January 31, 2017
  • 2 minute read

Anti-corruption efforts in Asia Pacific sidelined—report

The majority of Asia-Pacific countries sit in the bottom half of the…
  • January 30, 2017
  • 3 minute read

WCO marks International Customs Day, launches official theme

The World Customs Organization (WCO) officially adopted Data Analysis for Effective Border…
  • January 30, 2017
  • 2 minute read

Customs Modernization and Tariff Act Series 5: Titles II and III (Customs in General)

  For Series 1, click here. For Series 2, click here. For Series 3, click…
  • January 30, 2017
  • 3 minute read

Proposed BOC order sets new rules for VASP accreditation

The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have…
  • January 30, 2017
  • 3 minute read

Sinotrans kicks off weekly Subic-China service

Sinotrans Container Lines has started weekly calls to Subic port through its…
  • January 30, 2017
  • 1 minute read

Harbor Star Shipping’s new tugboat cleared for registry

The request of Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. (HSSI) for the Philippine…
  • January 30, 2017
  • 2 minute read
Customs
Short, long-term solutions to port congestion being studied: BOC assures

Temporary yards, more sweeper vessels eyed vs Manila jam

Temporary container yards and more frequent sweeper vessels are being eyed to…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BOC posts record P97.5B October collection despite import slump

BOC posts record P97.5B October collection despite import slump

The Bureau of Customs recorded its highest monthly collection in October at…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC, PDEA intercept P1.36B suspected shabu at MICP

BOC, PDEA intercept P1.36B suspected shabu at MICP

The Bureau of Customs, working with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Department…
  • November 5, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime

PPA inaugurates upgraded Plaridel port in Misamis Occidental

The Philippine Ports Authority inaugurated the completed Plaridel Port Development and Improvement…
  • November 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MNHPI seeks hike in cranage rates, other services at NorthPort

NorthPort seeks up to 22% hike in cranage, other fees

The Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. is proposing a 22.29% upward adjustment…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Short, long-term solutions to port congestion being studied: BOC assures

Temporary yards, more sweeper vessels eyed vs Manila jam

Temporary container yards and more frequent sweeper vessels are being eyed to…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Aviation
Emirates Group profit plunges 66% to $1 B as Gulf conflict weighs

Emirates Group profit plunges 66% to $1 B as Gulf conflict weighs

The Emirates Group reported a 66% decline in first-half profit for fiscal…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
PAL seals 9 additional A350-1000 order with rights for 5 more

PAL seals 9 additional A350-1000 order with rights for 5 more

Philippine Airlines finalized agreements with Airbus and Rolls-Royce for nine additional A350-1000…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DHL Group sustains growth in Q3 at 16%, sees €7B profit this year

DHL Group sustains growth in Q3 at 16%, sees €7B profit this year

DHL Group sustained its strong business performance in the third quarter 2026,…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Opinion
The Philippines Wants Digital Import Invoices. Will Foreign Suppliers Cooperate?

The Philippines Wants Digital Import Invoices. Will Foreign Suppliers Cooperate?

A Philippine importer can prepare for a new customs requirement. But what…
  • November 3, 2026
  • 4 minute read

Merry Christmas?

It’s said that in some cases, it doesn’t matter whether reality points…
  • November 1, 2026
  • 4 minute read
How Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Can Boost Philippine Pork Industry

How Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Can Boost Philippine Pork Industry

African Swine Fever (ASF) exposed a structural weakness in the Philippine pork…
  • October 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals

PPA inaugurates upgraded Plaridel port in Misamis Occidental

The Philippine Ports Authority inaugurated the completed Plaridel Port Development and Improvement…
  • November 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MNHPI seeks hike in cranage rates, other services at NorthPort

NorthPort seeks up to 22% hike in cranage, other fees

The Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. is proposing a 22.29% upward adjustment…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Short, long-term solutions to port congestion being studied: BOC assures

Temporary yards, more sweeper vessels eyed vs Manila jam

Temporary container yards and more frequent sweeper vessels are being eyed to…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
3PL
Short, long-term solutions to port congestion being studied: BOC assures

Temporary yards, more sweeper vessels eyed vs Manila jam

Temporary container yards and more frequent sweeper vessels are being eyed to…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
DHL Supply Chain appoints Burette as Asia Pacific COO

DHL Supply Chain appoints Burette as Asia Pacific COO

DHL Supply Chain appointed logistics industry executive Guillaume Burette as chief operating…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maersk lifts 2026 profit outlook as Q3 earnings jump

Maersk lifts 2026 profit outlook as Q3 earnings jump

Maersk’s third-quarter earnings before interest and tax rose to $3.3 billion from…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored

MIFFI becomes LOGISTEED Philippines

Building on a Trusted Foundation. Taking on the Future. After decades of…
  • October 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

PASAY CITY, Philippines — 10 September 2026 — The Bureau of Customs…
  • September 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Quickflo powers dual-leg PH-India air charter

Quickflo powers dual-leg international air charter from PH to India then back to PH

Quickflo Forwarders, Inc., a proud member of the XLP Projects Network and…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Economy
MNHPI seeks hike in cranage rates, other services at NorthPort

NorthPort seeks up to 22% hike in cranage, other fees

The Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. is proposing a 22.29% upward adjustment…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PH manufacturing picks up in September, volume up 9%

PH manufacturing picks up in September, volume up 9%

The Philippine manufacturing sector posted faster growth in September 2026, with more…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Short, long-term solutions to port congestion being studied: BOC assures

Temporary yards, more sweeper vessels eyed vs Manila jam

Temporary container yards and more frequent sweeper vessels are being eyed to…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Press Releases

PPA inaugurates upgraded Plaridel port in Misamis Occidental

The Philippine Ports Authority inaugurated the completed Plaridel Port Development and Improvement…
  • November 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH manufacturing picks up in September, volume up 9%

PH manufacturing picks up in September, volume up 9%

The Philippine manufacturing sector posted faster growth in September 2026, with more…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC posts record P97.5B October collection despite import slump

BOC posts record P97.5B October collection despite import slump

The Bureau of Customs recorded its highest monthly collection in October at…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read