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Department of Trade and Industry

282 posts
House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano

Lower House eyes swift ok of bill regulating foreign carriers’ shipping charges

The House of Representatives (HOR) will push for the “swift” passage of…
  • January 18, 2020
  • 3 minute read
international shipping

DTI bill regulating foreign carriers’ charges may be ready by end Jan—trade exec

Instead of an executive order (EO), the Department of Trade and Industry…
  • January 15, 2020
  • 2 minute read

PUCP joins calls to amend IRR of truck anti-overloading law; “looming” port congestion feared

The Port Users Confederation of the Philippines, Inc. (PUCP) recommends amending the…
  • September 26, 2018
  • 4 minute read

DOF working on harmonizing commodity codes

Starting this month,the Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) will work with various…
  • September 12, 2018
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PH inks ASEAN protocols amending ATIGA, boosting services sector

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers (AEM) have signed the…
  • September 8, 2018
  • 3 minute read

Reduced tariff on PH banana exports to South Korea pushed

The Philippines, through the Department of Trade and Industry, has renewed its…
  • September 6, 2018
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PH garment sector seek to recapture former glory with new initiatives—DTI

The Philippine garment and textile industry is gearing up to jumpstart its…
  • September 2, 2018
  • 2 minute read

Committee on tariff rejects tariff cut on agricultural goods

The Committee on Tariff and Related Matters (CTRM) is against a decrease…
  • August 23, 2018
  • 2 minute read

BIR asked to investigate unpaid taxes of foreign shipping lines

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will call on the Bureau…
  • August 19, 2018
  • 4 minute read

PCC asked to probe international shipping lines’ alleged overcharging

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is requesting the Philippine Competition…
  • July 30, 2018
  • 3 minute read
Customs
BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

The Bureau of Customs submitted documents to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
APECO eyes partnerships with 2 Spanish firms

APECO eyes cold chain, convention center projects with Spanish firms

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority is eyeing partnerships with…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 3 minute read
SEIPI to highlight smart, sustainable manufacturing at PSECE 2025

SEIPI to highlight smart, sustainable manufacturing at PSECE 2025

The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. will host…
  • October 7, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
ICTSI’s Subic port contract extended until 2058

ICTSI’s Subic port contracts extended until 2058

Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. and ICTSI Subic Inc., both subsidiaries of…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

The Philippine Ports Authority gave assurances that the movement of relief goods…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 2 minute read
MARINA to hike penalties for maritime offenses

MARINA eyes hike in penalties for maritime offenses

The Maritime Industry Authority aims to increase penalties for maritime offenses by…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

Federal Express Corp. has expanded its intra-Asia air network with two new…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 3 minute read
DOTr asks airlines for free cargo space to bring relief goods to Cebu quake-hit areas

DOTr asks airlines for free cargo space to bring relief goods to Cebu quake-hit areas

The Department of Transportation, through the Civil Aeronautics Board, has asked local…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Cebu international sea, air ports back to normal operations after strong quake

Cebu international sea, air ports back to normal operations after earthquake

Full operations at Cebu International Port resumed October 1 late morning following…
  • October 1, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
What's Necessary in the Medium-Term

What’s Necessary in The Medium-Term

Watching news of the aftermath of the string of typhoons that hit…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 4 minute read

Manual Operations Are Draining Philippine Forwarders’ Profits

Why Outdated Processes Hold Back Growth — And How to Change That…
  • September 25, 2025
  • 3 minute read
A Series of Marathons

A Series of Marathons

It’s only been a couple of months since the first stirrings of…
  • September 22, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
ICTSI’s Subic port contract extended until 2058

ICTSI’s Subic port contracts extended until 2058

Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. and ICTSI Subic Inc., both subsidiaries of…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

The Philippine Ports Authority gave assurances that the movement of relief goods…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI is top PH firm in intangible assets in 2025 Global Innovation Index

ICTSI is top PH firm for intangible assets in 2025 Global Innovation Index

International Container Terminal Services Inc. has been recognized as the Philippines’ leading…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc.  has signed an agreement with First Gen…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

Federal Express Corp. has expanded its intra-Asia air network with two new…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 3 minute read

FAST Logistics urges APEC for ‘big brother’ role in sustainable trade

FAST Logistics Group called on APEC economies to support small and medium…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
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Rhenus Philippines: A New Era in Pasay

Rhenus Philippines has inaugurated its new head office, which consolidates Rhenus Air…
  • September 21, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Keeping Your Fruit Fresh: Connect with MSC’s Experts at AFL 2025

Keeping Your Fruit Fresh: Connect with MSC’s Experts at AFL 2025

Asia’s fresh fruit trade continues to thrive, with a projected compound annual…
  • August 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
JTMAR: Your Compass in the Maritime Industry

JTMAR: Your Compass in the Maritime Industry

JTMAR (jtmargroup.com) is a global leader in maritime consulting, combining decades of…
  • July 31, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Economy
Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc.  has signed an agreement with First Gen…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Philippine Economic Zone Authority,

SAKO Pilipinas expands packaging facility at Cavite Ecozone

SAKO Pilipinas, Inc. has opened a new 1,000-square-meter facility at the Cavite…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
APECO eyes partnerships with 2 Spanish firms

APECO eyes cold chain, convention center projects with Spanish firms

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority is eyeing partnerships with…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc.  has signed an agreement with First Gen…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

The Bureau of Customs submitted documents to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Philippine Economic Zone Authority,

SAKO Pilipinas expands packaging facility at Cavite Ecozone

SAKO Pilipinas, Inc. has opened a new 1,000-square-meter facility at the Cavite…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read