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Port users support energy emergency, excise tax suspension

Port users support energy emergency, excise tax suspension

The United Portusers Confederation of the Philippines supports government’s declaration of a…
  • March 26, 2026
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Cebu Pacific cancels flights due to high fuel prices

Cebu Pacific cancels flights due to high fuel prices

Cebu Pacific is implementing temporary network adjustments, including flight cancellations and frequency…
  • March 26, 2026
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Roro terminal fee for vehicles carrying agri goods cut to P1

Roro terminal fee for vehicles carrying agri goods cut to P1

The Philippine Ports Authority is cutting to just P1 the roll-on/roll-off terminal…
  • March 25, 2026
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Trucks carrying fuel, essential goods exempt from truck ban

Trucks carrying fuel, essential goods exempt from truck ban

Trucks carrying fuel, essential goods are exempt from truck ban, according to…
  • March 25, 2026
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PHLPost resumes international mail, parcel services to 21 countries

PHLPost resumes international mail, parcel services to 21 countries

• The Philippine Postal Corporation resumed international mail services to 21 countries,…
  • March 25, 2026
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Marcos warns of possible flight groundings amid global fuel shortage

Marcos warns of possible flight groundings amid global fuel shortage

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. warns of possible flight groundings due to fuel…
  • March 25, 2026
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PortCalls March 25, 2026

Our latest issue (March 25, 2026). Stories include: DOF oks 3-year accreditation…
  • March 25, 2026
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₱500M Bicol Mega Cold Storage facility unveiled

₱500M Bicol Mega Cold Storage facility unveiled

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. recently unveiled the Bicol Mega Cold Storage and…
  • March 25, 2026
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Marcos declares national energy emergency as global oil supply risks mount

Marcos declares National Energy Emergency as global oil supply risks mount

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. signed an Executive Order declaring a state of…
  • March 24, 2026
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BOC operation sees largest vape haul at P1B

BOC operation sees largest vape haul at P1B

The Bureau of Customs seized an estimated P1 billion worth of unregistered…
  • March 24, 2026
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Customs
BOC doubles down on registration of all operating customs facilities, warehouses

BOC doubles down on registration of customs facilities, warehouses

The Bureau of Customs reminded owners of all customs facilities and warehouses…
  • April 17, 2026
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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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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
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
PAL to fly nonstop Manila-Chicago by November 2026

PAL to fly nonstop Manila-Chicago by November 2026

Philippine Airlines will launch the first-ever nonstop service between Manila and Chicago…
  • April 17, 2026
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CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is proposing penalties for violations…
  • April 17, 2026
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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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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
CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is proposing penalties for violations…
  • 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
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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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
Suzuki PH breaks ground on Laguna hub

Suzuki PH breaks ground on Laguna hub

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated broke ground on a major integrated facility in Carmelray…
  • April 17, 2026
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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
Press Releases
PAL to fly nonstop Manila-Chicago by November 2026

PAL to fly nonstop Manila-Chicago by November 2026

Philippine Airlines will launch the first-ever nonstop service between Manila and Chicago…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Suzuki PH breaks ground on Laguna hub

Suzuki PH breaks ground on Laguna hub

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated broke ground on a major integrated facility in Carmelray…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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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