WCO chief: BOC needs to combine clear vision with IT to raise efficiency

The World Customs Organization (WCO) underscores the need for the Philippine Bureau…

Complicated PH clearance processes to warrant use of customs brokers by multinationals

Multinational companies will likely continue to engage the services of customs brokers…

BOC chief assumes sole control over suspension, cancellation of PH importer, broker accreditation

The customs commissioner, or his designated representatives, is now the only official…

BIR cuts dox requirements, processing time for accreditation of importers, brokers

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has streamlined the application process for…

Manila gets ready for WCO PICARD 2016

Today’s business operates in a global environment. To keep pace, companies wherever…

BOC seminar to teach cargo clearance without engaging customs brokers

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will hold a whole-day seminar on August…

Use of customs broker services should be optional—WCO

The World Customs Organization (WCO) said customs brokers’ services should be made…

Incoming PH Customs chief bares top priorities, including re-imposition of pre-shipment inspection on containers

Incoming Philippine Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon has identified four of his top…

PH customs brokers propose ways to improve TABS efficiency, transparency

Some Philippine port stakeholders have put forward measures to address concerns identified…

Business as usual at Manila ports despite TABS protest

Manila terminal operators said their operations were not affected by the protest…