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…
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…
The Philippines’ total merchandise trade dipped for the fifth consecutive month in August, based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The total…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now pilot testing the Cargo Targeting System (CTS), a World Customs Organization (WCO) enterprise solution, which will allow…
Customs chief welcomes probe into smuggling of low-quality steel in PH
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) welcomes a Lower House resolution seeking to investigate alleged smuggling and proliferation of substandard steel products in the Philippines.…
SBITC loads yacht on ship through flat rail system
Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. (SBITC) handled its first flat rail operation in the Philippines when it loaded a brand-new catamaran onto a CMA…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) arrested an Indonesian national for allegedly attempting to smuggle 8 kilograms (kg) of methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as shabu…
Integration of SPS certificates into TradeNet ongoing
The Department of Finance (DOF) and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) are working closely with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to integrate…
DTI-STMO to conduct free Cebu seminar on compliance with strategic goods act
The Department of Trade and Industry-Strategic Trade Management Office (DTI-STMO) is holding a free seminar in Cebu City on Republic Act 10697, also known…
Yusen Logistics PH opens new Mindanao office in Davao City
Freight forwarder Yusen Logistics Philippines has officially opened its new office in Davao City as part of its local expansion plans. The new office,…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently held a forum to update stakeholders on several pressing topics including accreditation, stabilization of the electronic-to-mobile (e2m) system,…
Cebu port expands capacity with launch of P1B finger pier
Cebu International Port’s (CIP) annual capacity has been increased to 900,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) with the inauguration of its new P1-billion finger pier.…
