Our latest issue (PortCalls; August 2 2021). Stories include:

  • PH ports handle 18.8% more cargo in 1H as restrictions ease
  • PPA drafts container registry, monitoring system rules
  • Exporters seek deferred mandatory container weighing, port rate hike
  • BIR officially suspends 12% VAT on exporters’ local purchases
  • National Capital Region under ECQ from Aug 6 to 20
  • PH travel ban on 10 countries extended until Aug 15
  • PH, Japan sign $2.3B loan for Metro subway Phase 1 expansion
  • BOC official leads ASEAN committee on customs integration
  • P1.5B Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge now open
  • P4.8B Bicol airport 89% done, day operations seen in Oct
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