Road, slope repair projects at Subic Freeport to total P1.6B—SBMA
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is spending P1.6 billion to rehabilitate roads and other public infrastructure including key drainage systems and critical slopes…
ICTSI Mexico expands capacity with new RTGs, quay cranes
Contecon Manzanillo S.A. de C.V. (CMSA), the Mexican subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), recently took delivery of a pair of quay…
The Philippines has reiterated its request for Japan to cut tariffs on Philippine bananas to zero. During the bilateral meeting of the Philippines and…
Surigao Airport set to reopen with repair of damaged runway
The Surigao airport runway has been partially completed, with the gateway set to reopen flights to and from Manila before the year ends. Rehabilitation…
Oplan Biyaheng Ayos for All Saints’ Day starts Oct 25
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has directed intensified activation of Malasakit Help Desks (MHDs) at all transport hubs throughout the Philippines in preparation for…
BOC launches Cargo Targeting System; no penalties yet for non-compliance
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) launched on October 16 the Cargo Targeting System (CTS), a World Customs Organization (WCO) enterprise solution, which will allow…
BOC Davao rolls out online goods declaration verification program
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has started implementing its Goods Declaration Verification System (GDVS) in Davao port. Effective October 8, BOC Port of Davao…
PH domestic trade robust in 2018; Luzon led in trade value—PSA
Philippine domestic trade grew at double-digit rates in both volume and value in full-year 2018, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Domestic…
Cebu Pacific introduces Clark-Guangzhou direct air service
Cebu Pacific will launch next month direct flights between Clark International Airport (CRK), Pampanga and Guangzhou, China, becoming the first Philippine carrier to link…
Aguinaldo-Daang Hari Intersection Flyover formally opened to motorists
The P264-million flyover project on the Aguinaldo-Daang Hari Intersection in Imus City, Cavite has officially been opened to vehicular traffic. With a total length…
New Bureau of Customs (BOC) guidelines on the establishment, operation, supervision, and control of customs bonded warehouses (CBWs) are out. Customs Administrative Order (CAO)…
PH geared to join ASEAN Single Window by Nov, says DOF
The Philippines is expected to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Single Window (ASW) before yearend, its participation in the regional initiative…
