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PH trade deficit down 8.8% in June 2025

The Philippines’ trade deficit dropped 8.8% in June 2025 as imports recovered…
  • July 30, 2025
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BOC reinforces “no take” policy

The Bureau of Customs reinforced its “No Take” policy, which strictly prohibits…
  • July 29, 2025
  • 2 minute read

Legislative agenda pushed by business sector absent from SONA

A legislative agenda pushed by the business community was conspicuously absent from…
  • July 29, 2025
  • 4 minute read

Cebu ports’ cargo volume up 4.1% in first half

Cargoes handled by Cebu ports grew 4.1% to 37.703 million metric tons…
  • July 29, 2025
  • 3 minute read

TecPlata new service links ports of La Plata to Montevideo

TecPlata S.A. launched a regular service connecting the Port of La Plata…
  • July 29, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Work on Bataan-Cavite bridge to begin by yearend – Marcos

Work on Bataan-Cavite bridge to begin by yearend – Marcos

Construction of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge will begin before the year ends,…
  • July 29, 2025
  • 3 minute read
I Squared Capital plans $1B additional investment in PH transport, energy

I Squared Capital plans $1B additional investment in PH transport, energy

I Squared Capital plans to add an additional $1 billion investment in…
  • July 29, 2025
  • 2 minute read
MARINA records 8% rise in ships operating locally in first half

MARINA records 8% rise in ships operating locally in first half

The Maritime Industry Authority reported an 8% increase in the number of…
  • July 29, 2025
  • 4 minute read
PH trade facilitation score improves in 2025

PH improves in 2025 UN trade facilitation survey, keeps 2nd spot in ASEAN

The Philippines’ overall performance in the latest United Nations Global Survey on…
  • July 28, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Gov’t share cut in San Fernando seaport cargo-hauling services

Gov’t share cut in San Fernando seaport cargo-hauling services

Poro Point Management Corp. cut government share on cargo-hauling services at San…
  • July 28, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Customs
Fuel marking EOI deadline moved anew to Jan 16

Fuel marking EOI deadline moved anew to Jan 16

Deadline for the submission of expressions of interest to provide project preparation…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

The country’s trade deficit recorded a 28.8% decline in November 2025 as…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
I.E. Medica gets AEO certification, Brother Industries upgraded

I.E. Medica gets AEO certification, Brother Industries upgraded

I.E. Medica, Inc. has been granted Level 1 accreditation under the Bureau…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
PPA preparing to negotiate with ICTSI on MICT contract renewal

PPA preparing to negotiate with ICTSI on MICT contract renewal

The Philippine Ports Authority is preparing to negotiate the terms and conditions…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 4 minute read
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

Manila International Container Terminal handled a record three million TEUs in 2025—the…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
ACAP names Perez de Tagle as executive director

Air carriers’ association names Perez de Tagle as executive director

Air Carriers Association of the Philippines has appointed Jose Enrique Perez de…
  • December 26, 2025
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PAL becomes southeast Asia’s first A350-1000 operator

PAL becomes Southeast Asia’s first A350-1000 operator

Philippine Airlines received its first Airbus A350-1000, which arrived in Manila on…
  • December 22, 2025
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Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Teleport has been appointed as the exclusive general sales agent for cargo…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
Build a Bridge

Build a Bridge

Two surveys released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas just before Christmas…
  • December 29, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Why Christmas Peaks Still Break Freight Schedules — And What Forwarders Can Do About It

Why Christmas Peaks Still Break Freight Schedules — And What Forwarders Can Do About It

Every year, the Christmas rush hits the same lanes: Manila, Cebu, Singapore,…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Who's in charge

Terminal Cancer

In an interview with DZMM last week, former Department of Transportation undersecretary…
  • December 15, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals
PPA preparing to negotiate with ICTSI on MICT contract renewal

PPA preparing to negotiate with ICTSI on MICT contract renewal

The Philippine Ports Authority is preparing to negotiate the terms and conditions…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 4 minute read
GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners have finalized the agreement…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Express delivery permits surge with DICT’s online system

Express delivery permits surge with DICT’s online system

The Department of Information and Communications Technology saw a significant increase in…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
2GO upgrades Escolta hub, first with cafe

2GO upgrades Escolta hub, first with cafe

2GO completed the upgrade of its Escolta branch in Binondo, Manila Upgrade…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Teleport has been appointed as the exclusive general sales agent for cargo…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Sponsored
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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Rhenus Philippines: A New Era in Pasay

Rhenus Philippines has inaugurated its new head office, which consolidates Rhenus Air…
  • September 21, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Economy
Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

The country’s trade deficit recorded a 28.8% decline in November 2025 as…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners have finalized the agreement…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

The Board of Investments recently endorsed 29 projects with a combined investment…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

The country’s trade deficit recorded a 28.8% decline in November 2025 as…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners have finalized the agreement…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read