While applied tariffs in the Asia-Pacific region have halved over the past two decades, the number of non-tariff measures (NTMs)—policy regulations other than tariffs…
UN: PH among Asia-Pac countries with high non-tariff measures
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PAL Zamboanga-Tawi-Tawi flight starts Dec
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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…
HK airport’s visitor numbers contract but transfer traffic accelerates
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New toll fees for Manila-Cavite expressway take effect Oct 24
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Agri dept presses Japan for zero tariff on banana
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…
Vice Admiral Garcia named new Coast Guard chief
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Oplan Biyaheng Ayos for All Saints’ Day starts Oct 25
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More oil terminals to conduct fuel marking this month
The facilities of some oil players will implement live fuel marking this month as part of the country’s fuel marking program, according to the…
Drewry, ESC release IMO 2020 BAF toolkit
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House bills propose standardization of foreign carriers’ charges
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Cathay Pacific’s passenger business continues to struggle as inland bookings fall
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DHL Express plans to make a multi-million dollar investment that will see its existing gateway in South Korea expand into the company’s largest gateway…
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Air passengers are looking to technology to improve their travel experience by giving them more control and reducing their wait times, according to the…
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…
Port of Cebu cargo-handling charges rise 5% from Oct 19
The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) began implementing on Oct 19 a 5% increase in cargo-handling charges for foreign cargoes at the Port of Cebu.…
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…
