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US donates radiation detection equipment to BOC

The United States Department of Energy Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence has…
  • February 2, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PEZA approves first pharma ecozone

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved Philstar Marketing Development, Inc.’s registration as…
  • February 2, 2021
  • 2 minute read

60-day price ceiling for pork, chicken set in NCR

• A 60-day price cap on pork and chicken products has been…
  • February 1, 2021
  • 2 minute read

BOC exceeds Jan collection target by 7%

Bureau of Customs collection for January reached P47.143 billion, 7% higher than…
  • February 1, 2021
  • 1 minute read

COVID sinks PH cargo volume by 13.7% in 2020

Cargo volume handled by Philippine Ports Authority ports in 2020 dropped 13.7%…
  • February 1, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PH manufacturing expands in Jan after 3-month dip

Philippine manufacturing conditions recorded a turnaround in in January 2021 after three…
  • February 1, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Box carriers cancel sailings around Lunar New Year to ease congestion

Maersk has blanked four sailings, all on routes from Asia to Europe…
  • February 1, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Metro Pacific, Keppel complete buyout of Subic petrol import facility

Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), together with Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT), has…
  • February 1, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Container availability improving at Asian ports: Container xChange

With the vast increase being seen in container availability, Shanghai appears on…
  • February 1, 2021
  • 2 minute read

List of nationally controlled goods in PH requiring authorization released

The Nationally Controlled Goods List of items needing authorization from the Strategic…
  • February 1, 2021
  • 4 minute read
Customs
Overstaying import boxes at South Harbor face transfer in 7 days

Overstaying import boxes at South Harbor face transfer in 7 days

Overstaying import containers at the Manila South Harbor face transfer to designated…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PCC warns rice importers vs cartelization with P50/kg cap in place

PCC warns rice importers vs cartelization with price cap in place

The Philippine Competition Commission held a dialogue with the Philippine Rice Importers’…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

The Bureau of Customs is looking to roll out the electronic airway…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
Overstaying import boxes at South Harbor face transfer in 7 days

Overstaying import boxes at South Harbor face transfer in 7 days

Overstaying import containers at the Manila South Harbor face transfer to designated…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 4 minute read
IMO adopts safety code for autonomous ships as AI tech advances

IMO adopts safety code for autonomous ships as AI tech advances

The International Maritime Organization adopted the first code to support the safe…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC-POM: reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

BOC-POM reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila reminded importers, shipping lines, and other…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Aviation
BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

The Bureau of Customs is looking to roll out the electronic airway…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Another Cebu Pacific A320neo arrives, boosting modern fleet

Another Cebu Pacific A320neo arrives, boosting modern fleet

Cebu Pacific has received a new Airbus A320neo, its second for the…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL’s seasonal direct flights to Sapporo resume Nov 23

PAL’s seasonal direct flights to Sapporo resume Nov 23

Philippine Airlines’ seasonal, thrice-weekly flights between Manila and Sapporo will resume on…
  • May 22, 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
Overstaying import boxes at South Harbor face transfer in 7 days

Overstaying import boxes at South Harbor face transfer in 7 days

Overstaying import containers at the Manila South Harbor face transfer to designated…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

The Bureau of Customs is looking to roll out the electronic airway…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-POM: reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

BOC-POM reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila reminded importers, shipping lines, and other…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 5 minute read
3PL
Overstaying import boxes at South Harbor face transfer in 7 days

Overstaying import boxes at South Harbor face transfer in 7 days

Overstaying import containers at the Manila South Harbor face transfer to designated…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

The Bureau of Customs is looking to roll out the electronic airway…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-POM: reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

BOC-POM reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila reminded importers, shipping lines, and other…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 5 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
Overstaying import boxes at South Harbor face transfer in 7 days

Overstaying import boxes at South Harbor face transfer in 7 days

Overstaying import containers at the Manila South Harbor face transfer to designated…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Domestic trade volume, value drop in Q1 2026

Domestic trade volume, value drop in Q1 2026

Philippine domestic trade reached 10.17 million tons worth P820.81 billion in the…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PCC warns rice importers vs cartelization with P50/kg cap in place

PCC warns rice importers vs cartelization with price cap in place

The Philippine Competition Commission held a dialogue with the Philippine Rice Importers’…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
Domestic trade volume, value drop in Q1 2026

Domestic trade volume, value drop in Q1 2026

Philippine domestic trade reached 10.17 million tons worth P820.81 billion in the…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PCC warns rice importers vs cartelization with P50/kg cap in place

PCC warns rice importers vs cartelization with price cap in place

The Philippine Competition Commission held a dialogue with the Philippine Rice Importers’…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

The Bureau of Customs is looking to roll out the electronic airway…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read