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BOC collects P17.9B in duties from P51.4B rice imports

The Bureau of Customs collected P17.9 billion in duties from 2.8 million…
  • January 3, 2022
  • 2 minute read

ICTSI’s Argentine port operator launches new feeder service

TecPlata S.A. and the Port of Sta. Fe, have launched a barge…
  • January 3, 2022
  • 2 minute read

PH remains on sidelines as RCEP takes effect in 10 countries

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement entered into force for some countries…
  • January 3, 2022
  • 5 minute read

BOC 2021 collection exceeds target by 4.7%

The Bureau of Customs collected P645.765 billion in 2021, surpassing its annual…
  • January 3, 2022
  • 1 minute read

PH Dec manufacturing at 9-month high

The Philippine manufacturing sector strengthened in December 2021, supported by the first…
  • January 3, 2022
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls Jan 3, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_January 3, 2022). Stories include: STMO issues rules on…
  • January 2, 2022
  • 1 minute read
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Keep Up and Go Further

It’s the beginning of a new year, and with it comes two…
  • January 2, 2022
  • 4 minute read

DPWH to construct 3 Marikina bridges in second half of 2022

The Department of Public Works and Highways is eyeing to construct 3…
  • January 2, 2022
  • 2 minute read

PAL exits Chapter 11 proceedings

PAL exits bankruptcy proceedings less than four months after September 3 voluntary…
  • January 1, 2022
  • 3 minute read

MM on Alert Level 3 due to rising COVID-19 cases

Metro Manila has been placed under Alert Level 3 from January 3…
  • December 31, 2021
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC assures AmCham of commitment to customs reforms

BOC assures AmCham of commitment to customs reforms

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the Bureau of Customs’ efforts in digitalization…
  • May 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read
U.S. firms looking to invest in Pax Silica site within New Clark City

U.S. firms looking to invest in Pax Silica site within New Clark City

More than a dozen American companies are looking to invest in New…
  • May 20, 2026
  • 3 minute read
FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx officially broke ground on the expansion of its Clark gateway facility…
  • May 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
WiseTech joins DCSA+ to advance digital integration in container shipping

WiseTech joins DCSA+ to advance digital integration in container shipping

WiseTech Global joins DCSA+, the partnership program of the Digital Container Shipping…
  • May 19, 2026
  • 3 minute read
ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

Key testing and installation milestones have been completed over the past month…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ATI eyes 3rd barge this year for Tanza-Manila South Harbor lane

ATI eyes 3rd barge this year for Tanza-Manila South Harbor lane

Asian Terminals Inc. is eyeing a third barge to ply between Tanza…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
Lufthansa Technik PH leases space at Clark airport

Lufthansa Technik PH leases space at Clark airport

Lufthansa Technik Philippines has signed a lease agreement for a plot of…
  • May 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cebu Pacific resumes Dubai flights on July 2

Cebu Pacific resumes Dubai flights on July 2

Cebu Pacific will resume its Dubai operations on July 2 after safety…
  • May 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read
FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx officially broke ground on the expansion of its Clark gateway facility…
  • May 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

The Bureau of Customs’ issuance of Customs Administrative Order No. 01-2026, which…
  • May 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
In Defense of the Humanities

In Defense of the Humanities

Whenever I find myself in a conversation about artificial intelligence, I get…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

What happened Bureau of Customs Philippines is not just “checking more.” They…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Lufthansa Technik PH leases space at Clark airport

Lufthansa Technik PH leases space at Clark airport

Lufthansa Technik Philippines has signed a lease agreement for a plot of…
  • May 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

Key testing and installation milestones have been completed over the past month…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ATI eyes 3rd barge this year for Tanza-Manila South Harbor lane

ATI eyes 3rd barge this year for Tanza-Manila South Harbor lane

Asian Terminals Inc. is eyeing a third barge to ply between Tanza…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
WiseTech joins DCSA+ to advance digital integration in container shipping

WiseTech joins DCSA+ to advance digital integration in container shipping

WiseTech Global joins DCSA+, the partnership program of the Digital Container Shipping…
  • May 19, 2026
  • 3 minute read
FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx officially broke ground on the expansion of its Clark gateway facility…
  • May 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DHL launches Heavy Weight Express for shipments up to 3,000kg

DHL launches Heavy Weight Express for shipments up to 3,000kg

DHL Express launched Heavy Weight Express, a new air freight service for…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 1 minute read
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
Economy
BOC assures AmCham of commitment to customs reforms

BOC assures AmCham of commitment to customs reforms

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the Bureau of Customs’ efforts in digitalization…
  • May 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read
U.S. firms looking to invest in Pax Silica site within New Clark City

U.S. firms looking to invest in Pax Silica site within New Clark City

More than a dozen American companies are looking to invest in New…
  • May 20, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PHILEXPORT warns Senate turmoil may hurt investor confidence, economy

PHILEXPORT warns Senate turmoil may hurt investor confidence

The Philippine Exporters Confederation warned that prolonged political tensions involving the Senate…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
BOC assures AmCham of commitment to customs reforms

BOC assures AmCham of commitment to customs reforms

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the Bureau of Customs’ efforts in digitalization…
  • May 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Lufthansa Technik PH leases space at Clark airport

Lufthansa Technik PH leases space at Clark airport

Lufthansa Technik Philippines has signed a lease agreement for a plot of…
  • May 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read
U.S. firms looking to invest in Pax Silica site within New Clark City

U.S. firms looking to invest in Pax Silica site within New Clark City

More than a dozen American companies are looking to invest in New…
  • May 20, 2026
  • 3 minute read