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Philippine Institute for Development Studies

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Compliance gaps in PH trade facilitation commitments to ASEAN identified

Despite progress in automating operations at the Bureau of Customs (BOC), there…
  • August 10, 2015
  • 5 minute read

ASEAN integration requires liberalization of PH maritime industry — gov’t study

The Philippine government needs to implement reforms geared toward a more liberalized…
  • July 20, 2015
  • 5 minute read

Freeze Manila port expansion to steer more cargo to Batangas, Subic, urge experts

A government think tank suggests suspending any plans to further expand Manila…
  • April 12, 2015
  • 3 minute read

Rail freight transport solution to congestion

Using rail to transport goods will be good for the freight industry,…
  • March 24, 2015
  • 4 minute read

Survey reveals why shippers choose Manila port over Batangas, Subic

Philippine transport stakeholders prefer shipping through Manila port for its accessibility, availability…
  • March 24, 2015
  • 3 minute read

Study: For greater use of Batangas and Subic ports, prescribe fines or restrict volume

The Philippine government has two policy options that could boost utilization of…
  • March 22, 2015
  • 3 minute read

Almost P44B in estimated losses from Manila truck ban—study

The Philippine economy lost P43.85 billion from the impact of the seven-month…
  • March 19, 2015
  • 5 minute read

PH firms still reluctant to avail of perks from FTAs – study

Only about 25.4% of Philippine companies take advantage of free trade agreements…
  • March 15, 2015
  • 4 minute read

PH foreign equity rule, cabotage barriers to ASEAN integration

For the Philippines to benefit from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
  • July 8, 2014
  • 3 minute read

Easing of cabotage, LPS cost borne by gov’t among Northern Mindanao shippers’ wish list

The Northern Mindanao shipping community has outlined a wish list for the…
  • July 6, 2014
  • 4 minute read