New chiefs for PH trade department, LTO appointed

The start of the year saw changes in two government agencies with…

DTI streamlines processes, revokes obsolete orders

The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has streamlined its processes,…

PH keen to join Trans-Pacific Partnership

The Philippines has expressed an interest in joining the recently concluded Trans-Pacific…

PH-registered freight forwarders reach 1,173

A total of 1,173 companies are engaged in air and sea freight…

Still no certifying body for PH multimodal transport operators

Multimodal transport operators operating in the Philippines may have to wait until yearend…

PH safeguard duties on steel angle bars extended until 2019

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will collect additional safeguard duties on imports…

DTI orders release of import commodity clearance within 3 days

Import commodity clearances (ICCs) must be issued to Philippine importers and traders…

DTI lobbies for SMEs to join Customs Super Green Lane

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for inclusion of…

DTI: Marina may regulate foreign liners’ local charges

There is legal basis for the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to regulate…

DTI order expedites release of import cargoes held for cause

Philippine importers, traders, indentors, producers, and customs brokers with shipments held due…