Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act IRR takes effect in June

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released the implementing rules and…

PH customs eyes ASYCUDA World to automate processes

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is in discussions to implement by…

Malaysia joins live implementation phase of ASEAN Single Window

Malaysia has been a part of the ASEAN Single Window’s (ASW) live…

PH ASEAN Single Window connectivity target date remains unclear

The Philippines has yet to disclose a new target date for linking…

Don’t rule out customs brokers yet, says industry expert

Although the engagement of their services will eventually become optional, customs brokers…

Court case hamstrings implementation of CMTA provision on automation

While the new Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) has mandated automation…

BOC help desk deals with concerns on importer accreditation, balikbayan boxes

Queries on the status of parcels and balikbayan or personal items boxes,…

BOC gets reprieve with SC TRO vs Manila court decision on computerization project

The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against…

PH plans to connect to ASEAN Single Window by second quarter of 2016

The Philippines is targeting to join the live operation of the Association…

Only 30% of PH gov’t agencies plugged into National Single Window

A third, or only 12 of 40, government agencies involved in issuing…