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BIR released 66.3% more importer, customs broker certificates in first half

The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) granted clearance certificates to 2,654 importers and customs brokers in the first half of 2017, 66.3% more…

July 20, 2017
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ICTSI’s Laguna dry port gets ready for higher box volumes

The Laguna Gateway Inland Container Terminal (LGICT), the dry port facility of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) located in Southern Luzon, is gearing…

July 20, 2017
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Transport act, rice tariff among priority bills LEDAC wants approved this year

The executive committee of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), the consultative and advisory body to the Philippine President on priority programs and policies…

July 20, 2017
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Customs & Trade

SC junks BOC motion to reconsider decision on Pilipinas Shell case

The Philippine Supreme Court (SC) has denied with finality the motion for reconsideration filed by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) asking to be allowed…

July 20, 2017
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PPA to revise 2017 targets after higher-than-expected earnings

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has reset its revenue targets for the remaining period of the fiscal year after it posted a 32% hike…

July 20, 2017
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Ports/Terminals

Ready or not, DOTr to relocate to Clark by end-July

The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) will push through with plans to transfer its main office to Clark in Pampanga before the end of…

July 20, 2017
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PAL to reactivate flights to Abu Dhabi

Come October 31, Philippine Airlines (PAL) intends to resume its nonstop thrice-weekly service between Manila and Abu Dhabi after noticing increasing demand on the…

July 20, 2017
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Senior citizens, PWDs get 20% off on online booking in PH

The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has approved a resolution allowing senior citizens and persons with disability (PWD) in the Philippines to avail of a…

July 20, 2017
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HKIA, Cathay Pacific register strong cargo growth in first half

The cargo segment of Hong Kong’s aviation sector has been doing very well in the first half of the year, the strong performance expected…

July 20, 2017
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Draft order tackles PH gov’t right of compulsory acquisition for undervalued goods

The draft order outlining Philippine guidelines for implementing the government’s right of compulsory acquisition has been issued. The proposed customs administrative order (CAO) will…

July 20, 2017
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Higher exports improve growth outlook for Asia

Economic growth prospects in developing Asia for 2017 have improved on the back of stronger-than-expected export demand in the first quarter of this year,…

July 20, 2017
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DP World tapped to assist in Indonesia’s port development

The Indonesian government has hired global port operator DP World to provide technical assistance in the development of ports in the country. Under the…

July 19, 2017
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ASEAN eyes integrated approach to market surveillance of NAWIs

Officials of legal metrology authorities from ASEAN member states have agreed to develop a document that will outline possible approaches to market surveillance of…

July 19, 2017
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Shippers, forwarders reluctant to go digital at risk of losing out, says exec

Forwarders and shippers unwilling to implement digital supply chain solutions will increasingly be left behind by rivals able to generate cost savings and service…

July 19, 2017
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Vietnam’s 2017 exports predicted to hit $200 billion

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam is forecasting exports this year to exceed targets and reach US$200 billion, as both price and…

July 19, 2017
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Study identifies 8 ‘digital elites’ of economic world

A new research unveils the eight stand-out digital economies of 2017, pointing out that they have the edge in further advancement and increased competitiveness…

July 17, 2017
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BOC’s tight balancing act: Trade facilitation and revenue generation

Much has transpired a year since Philippine Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon assumed the leadership of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in July 2016. He…

July 17, 2017
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Check with IMO before drafting measures protecting high seas, shipping asks UN

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) said the ongoing work at the United Nations to develop measures to protect marine life in “high seas”…

July 17, 2017
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WCO, WTO eye stronger partnership in trade facilitation

The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have agreed to further enhance their collaboration in support of trade facilitation. On…

July 17, 2017
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DOTr order effectively imposes 15-year age limit for trucks

Trucking organizations are seeking a dialogue with government to discuss a new order by the Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) that effectively imposes a…

July 16, 2017
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BIR released 66.3% more importer, customs broker certificates in first half

ICTSI’s Laguna dry port gets ready for higher box volumes

Transport act, rice tariff among priority bills LEDAC wants approved this year

SC junks BOC motion to reconsider decision on Pilipinas Shell case

PPA to revise 2017 targets after higher-than-expected earnings

Ready or not, DOTr to relocate to Clark by end-July

PAL to reactivate flights to Abu Dhabi

Senior citizens, PWDs get 20% off on online booking in PH

HKIA, Cathay Pacific register strong cargo growth in first half

Draft order tackles PH gov’t right of compulsory acquisition for undervalued goods

Higher exports improve growth outlook for Asia

DP World tapped to assist in Indonesia’s port development

ASEAN eyes integrated approach to market surveillance of NAWIs

Shippers, forwarders reluctant to go digital at risk of losing out, says exec

Vietnam’s 2017 exports predicted to hit $200 billion

Study identifies 8 ‘digital elites’ of economic world

BOC’s tight balancing act: Trade facilitation and revenue generation

Check with IMO before drafting measures protecting high seas, shipping asks UN

WCO, WTO eye stronger partnership in trade facilitation

DOTr order effectively imposes 15-year age limit for trucks

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