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BOC sets up customer care unit in Cagayan de Oro

Cagayan de Oro is 14th location for Bureau of Customs Customer Care…
  • November 20, 2020
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DTI increases safeguard duty on cement as import volumes rebound

The trade department slightly increased the safeguard duty imposed on imported cement…
  • November 20, 2020
  • 3 minute read

RCEP to help PH transform into major manufacturing, innovation hub

With Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), investors should consider PH as the…
  • November 20, 2020
  • 2 minute read

What If Your Freight Forwarding Business Had a Control Tower?

Today’s competitive global business environment, dynamic customer demands, and unbroken pressure to…
  • November 20, 2020
  • 3 minute read

ASEAN commits to seamless flow of essential goods during pandemic

ASEAN member economies have agreed not to impose restrictive trade measures on…
  • November 19, 2020
  • 3 minute read

BOC clarifies where exporters may seek pre-evaluation for CO issuance

Pre-evaluation of provincial exporters and their export products for certificate of origin…
  • November 19, 2020
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BOC ends extension of validity of expired accreditation

The Bureau of Customs terminated the extension of validity of stakeholders’ accreditation…
  • November 18, 2020
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PortCalls November 18, 2020 issue

Our latest issue PortCalls (November 18, 2020). Stories include: ASEAN, trade partners…
  • November 18, 2020
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SMC eyes support rail, road network for Bulacan airport

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) unveiled rail and road network projects that will…
  • November 18, 2020
  • 3 minute read

Lorenzo Shipping ends first 9 months with P113M net loss

Lorenzo Shipping incurred a lower net loss of P112.94 million in the…
  • November 18, 2020
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC implements safeguard duty on cement from China and Indonesia

BOC implements safeguard duty on cement from China, Indonesia

The Bureau of Customs implements safeguard duty on cement imports from China…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Western Digital Philippines granted Level 1 AEO accreditation

Western Digital Philippines granted Level 1 AEO accreditation

The Bureau of Customs granted Western Digital Storage Technologies (Philippines) Corp. Level…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read

BOC issues rules for conditional importation of cable-laying, repair vessels

The Bureau of Customs has issued an order establishing a clear framework…
  • July 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
Dapitan port cargo-handling service provider seeks 28% tariff hike

Dapitan port cargo handler seeks 28% tariff hike

PCBSI Port Terminal Management Corp. is proposing a 27.80% increase in the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore retained its position as the world’s leading maritime hub for the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MICT tightens rules on shipping lines to stabilize service levels

MICT enforces stricter controls on shipping lines to stabilize operating conditions

Manila International Container Terminal is implementing temporary operational measures starting July 15…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
After a decade of delays, Paircargo pushes to build new NAIA cargo terminal

After a decade of delays, Paircargo pushes to build new NAIA cargo terminal

People’s Air Cargo and Warehousing Co. is pushing to finally start the…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Emirates names Al Zarooni as Philippines country manager

Emirates names Al Zarooni as Philippines country manager

Emirates appointed Khalid Al Zarooni as its new country manager for the…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL raises $300M from first international bond offer

PAL raises $300M from first international bond offer

Philippine Airlines is getting fresh funds after pricing its first fixed-rate US$300-million…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
Upper-Middle Realities

Upper-Middle Realities

There was a mixed response to the news that the Philippines has…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 4 minute read

Between the Cargo and the Crisis

From vulnerability to resilience – this is more than a conference theme.…
  • July 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
As Frictionless As Possible

As Frictionless As Possible

Unfortunately, I am not getting any thinner. Yes, I know the answer…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Dapitan port cargo-handling service provider seeks 28% tariff hike

Dapitan port cargo handler seeks 28% tariff hike

PCBSI Port Terminal Management Corp. is proposing a 27.80% increase in the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore retained its position as the world’s leading maritime hub for the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MICT tightens rules on shipping lines to stabilize service levels

MICT enforces stricter controls on shipping lines to stabilize operating conditions

Manila International Container Terminal is implementing temporary operational measures starting July 15…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
Dapitan port cargo-handling service provider seeks 28% tariff hike

Dapitan port cargo handler seeks 28% tariff hike

PCBSI Port Terminal Management Corp. is proposing a 27.80% increase in the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
MICT tightens rules on shipping lines to stabilize service levels

MICT enforces stricter controls on shipping lines to stabilize operating conditions

Manila International Container Terminal is implementing temporary operational measures starting July 15…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
After a decade of delays, Paircargo pushes to build new NAIA cargo terminal

After a decade of delays, Paircargo pushes to build new NAIA cargo terminal

People’s Air Cargo and Warehousing Co. is pushing to finally start the…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Sponsored
ACTOO convenes industry partners to address high yard utilization

ACTOO convenes industry partners to address high yard utilization

Manila, Philippines — Recognizing the critical role of truckers in maintaining the…
  • June 1, 2026
  • 4 minute read
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
Economy
BOC implements safeguard duty on cement from China and Indonesia

BOC implements safeguard duty on cement from China, Indonesia

The Bureau of Customs implements safeguard duty on cement imports from China…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Western Digital Philippines granted Level 1 AEO accreditation

Western Digital Philippines granted Level 1 AEO accreditation

The Bureau of Customs granted Western Digital Storage Technologies (Philippines) Corp. Level…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read

BOC issues rules for conditional importation of cable-laying, repair vessels

The Bureau of Customs has issued an order establishing a clear framework…
  • July 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore retained its position as the world’s leading maritime hub for the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DOF, BOC calls for comments on draft JAO for local shipping charges, yard utilization

DOF, BOC call for comments on draft JAO for local shipping charges, yard utilization

The Department of Finance and the Bureau of Customs called on stakeholders…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH, Korea advance Luzon corridor deals in semiconductors, shipbuilding

PH, Korea advance Luzon corridor investments in semiconductors, shipbuilding

The Philippines and the Republic of Korea are deepening economic ties through…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read