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WEF expands global network of centers dedicated to impact of new technologies

The World Economic Forum (WEF) announced January 23 an international expansion of its Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. New affiliate centers will open…

January 24, 2018
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11 TPP nations agree to sign new pact in March

The 11 remaining member nations of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) have agreed to sign the deal at an official…

January 24, 2018
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PH economy grew 6.7% in 2017

The Philippine economy grew 6.7% in 2017, slower than the 6.9% growth recorded in 2016 but enough to keep the country’s position as one…

January 23, 2018
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BOC inducts 31 new hires with 24 posted at NAIA

A new batch of officials recently joined the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC). At the agency’s flag-raising ceremony on January 22, Customs Commissioner Isidro…

January 23, 2018
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PH keeps EU GSP+ privilege despite illegal drugs issue

The Philippines has retained its membership in the European Union’s (EU) Generalized System of Preferences Plus (GSP+) program, which allows duty-free access of Philippine…

January 23, 2018
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Ports/Terminals

Miole reappointed AGM at PPA

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has reappointed Hector Miole as assistant general manager (AGM) of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). In an appointment paper dated…

January 23, 2018
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Lapeña to customs collectors: Mind your collection targets

Philippine Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña will issue a memorandum directing all district collectors and other officials of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to take…

January 23, 2018
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PAL halts Cebu-SG service, raises Cebu-Bangkok flights to daily

Effective March 25, Philippine Airlines (PAL) will suspend its Cebu-Singapore operations, and increase its Cebu-Bangkok flight frequency from thrice a week to daily as…

January 23, 2018
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PPA sees 16% growth in 11-month income

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) posted a 16% hike in net income from January to November 2017 to P8.310 billion from P7.164 billion recorded…

January 23, 2018
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Smuggling case vs Taguba, 9 others in shabu shipment pushed anew

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has once again appealed to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to press smuggling charges against Mark Ruben Taguba…

January 23, 2018
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Press Releases

PH transport exec accused of bribery

Philippine Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has ordered the filing of administrative charges against a Department of Transportation (DOTr) official for allegedly accepting bribes from…

January 23, 2018
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Maritime

AFP chief to head Marina by end-April

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff General Rey Leonardo Guerrero will be the next administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina).…

January 22, 2018
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Indonesia decries EU plan to ban palm oil biofuels; Malaysia claims ‘crop apartheid’

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized the European Union for backing a ban on the use of palm oil in biofuels, calling…

January 22, 2018
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Vietnam exports to SE Asia forecast to keep upward trend

Vietnam’s exports to Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and Cambodia have been posting strong growth and are predicted to continue…

January 22, 2018
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OOCL’s Asia-Europe mega fleet complete with delivery of last newbuild

Ocean liner Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) announced that the sixth and last in its latest series of 21,413-TEU container ships called the G-Class…

January 22, 2018
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PH container traffic up 53% in Jan-Nov

Container traffic handled by Philippine ports went up 53% in the first 11 months of 2017 following robust trade and heightened domestic demand, according…

January 21, 2018
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BOC springs surprise check at Manila port, plans more

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said it will conduct regular spot inspections of cargoes at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) as part of…

January 21, 2018
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PH, Japan to seal contracts for 2 ground transport loans

The Philippines is set to sign in the first quarter of 2018 the agreement on the first tranche of the Japanese funding for the…

January 21, 2018
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DOTr to save P9B on Taguig terminal exchange project

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has managed to give the Philippine government P9 billion in future savings after its private partner, Ayala Land Inc.…

January 21, 2018
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New air traffic management system elevates PH air traffic safety, efficiency

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has finally inaugurated the new communications, navigation, surveillance/air traffic management (CNS/ATM) systems that will bring air…

January 21, 2018
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The Latest

WEF expands global network of centers dedicated to impact of new technologies

11 TPP nations agree to sign new pact in March

PH economy grew 6.7% in 2017

BOC inducts 31 new hires with 24 posted at NAIA

PH keeps EU GSP+ privilege despite illegal drugs issue

Miole reappointed AGM at PPA

Lapeña to customs collectors: Mind your collection targets

PAL halts Cebu-SG service, raises Cebu-Bangkok flights to daily

PPA sees 16% growth in 11-month income

Smuggling case vs Taguba, 9 others in shabu shipment pushed anew

PH transport exec accused of bribery

AFP chief to head Marina by end-April

Indonesia decries EU plan to ban palm oil biofuels; Malaysia claims ‘crop apartheid’

Vietnam exports to SE Asia forecast to keep upward trend

OOCL’s Asia-Europe mega fleet complete with delivery of last newbuild

PH container traffic up 53% in Jan-Nov

BOC springs surprise check at Manila port, plans more

PH, Japan to seal contracts for 2 ground transport loans

DOTr to save P9B on Taguig terminal exchange project

New air traffic management system elevates PH air traffic safety, efficiency

Subic Freeport Expressway open until Jan 15

Skyway Stage 3 connecting SLEX with NLEX partly opens on Dec 29

Expressway toll fees waived on New Year’s Eve, Day

No toll on SMC, MPTC expressways during the holiday

DOTr places P367B order for MM subway train cars

Subic Freeport Expressway open until Jan 15

Skyway Stage 3 connecting SLEX with NLEX partly opens on Dec 29

Expressway toll fees waived on New Year’s Eve, Day

No toll on SMC, MPTC expressways during the holiday