Key collection districts fail to meet revenue goals
MOST of the country’s key ports fell short of their collection targets in August, leading to a 33% dip in the Bureau of Customs…
September 27, 2010
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Anti-smuggling body all but closed
THE controversial Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group (PASG) has practically been shut down after the Office of the President left the agency with no funds for…
September 27, 2010
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Government earmarks P739B for infra spending
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) last week implemented a reshuffle of top personnel. In her keynote speech during the Supply Chain Management Association of…
September 27, 2010
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New developments in cargo track & trace in the Philippines
By LEO V. MORADA, IT Columnist AT least two developments within this year highlight the latest trends in cargo “track & trace” implementations that…
September 22, 2010
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More key staff at BOC named
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) last week implemented a reshuffle of top personnel. One notable change was the reinstatement of Ricardo Belmonte as district…
September 22, 2010
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Oillink slapped with P700M oil smuggling charge
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) last week charged Oillink International Corp for allegedly defrauding government of P700 million in taxes and duties through an…
September 20, 2010
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Lines call proposed ports’ water usage tax ‘double taxation’
THE umbrella organization of domestic shipping operators is against a planned local government initiative imposing a usage tax on Manila’s territorial waters. Manila vice…
September 20, 2010
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Tax businesses along SLEx instead – truckers
To help cut 250% hike in toll fees TRUCKERS want South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) operator South Luzon Tollway Corp (SLTC) to tax establishments along…
September 20, 2010
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BOC has new deputy commissioner
THERE was a reshuffle of sorts at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) over the weekend with President Benigno Aquino III appointing Atty Peter Manzano…
September 15, 2010
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Truckers seek suspension of fines for colorum vehicles
AN umbrella organization of truckers wants a two-year reprieve from the imposition of fines and penalties for colorum or unauthorized vehicles to give truckers…
September 15, 2010
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RP cargo volume grew 12% to 82.2 mmt in first half
Box cargo at 2.134 million TEUs, up 16% CARGO throughput in the first half of the year grew 12% due to strong exports. Volume…
September 15, 2010
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Customs’ August collection down 16.8%
THE slow pre-Christmas season trade caused a 16.77% shortfall in the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) August collection. The bureau took in P22.23 billion compared…
September 15, 2010
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BOC taps private sector associations to update commodity values
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently created a private sector committee tasked to update the value of imported goods. Composed of the Philippine Chamber…
September 15, 2010
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Truckers seek uniform anti-overloading rules
THE Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) is asking government to adopt standard anti-overloading requirements at the North and South Luzon expressways.…
September 13, 2010
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RP exports up 36% in July to $4.5 billion
SUSTAINED demand for the country’s electronics products pushed the country’s exports to rise 35.9% in July to $4.502 billion from a year earlier. This…
September 13, 2010
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Oil ports drag BOC collection
SLOWER oil shipments, more than any other factor, negatively affected the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) August collection. Customs Commissioner Angelito Alvarez refused to provide…
September 13, 2010
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BOC not banking on TEF collections
THE Bureau of Customs is no longer relying on the Tax Expenditure Fund (TEF) to help meet its revenue targets for 2010. This follows…
September 8, 2010
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MICT technical problem cuts truckers’ trips in half
TRUCKERS continue to encounter delays in their operations due to technical problems at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT). Confederation of Truckers Association of…
September 8, 2010
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Smuggling cases vs BOC staff filed
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) last week filed before the Department of Justice smuggling cases against five of its employees. Customs commissioner Angelito Alvarez…
September 6, 2010
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BOC Aug collection in doubt
BASED on preliminary figures, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is in danger of missing its August collection target due to a trade slowdown. Customs…
