The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has consolidated all its litigation functions to its Legal Service office to intensify the unit’s role in the…
BOC centralizes all prosecution functions to legal unit
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The customs authorities of Hong Kong and Mexico recently signed a joint action plan to develop a mutual recognition agreement covering their respective authorized…
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Israeli ocean box liner Zim Integrated Shipping Services has announced the final phase of its new network to be launched April 2017. The new…
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The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has confiscated counterfeit apparel and other products with an estimated value of P200 million in simultaneous raids staged…
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Sister agencies Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recently seized over P2 billion worth of cigarettes bearing fake tax stamps…
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MOL to undergo restructuring in April
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Customs Modernization and Tariff Act Series 9: Title XI (Administrative and Judicial Proceedings)
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10-year PH maritime roadmap for public presentation in April
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PH transport chief pledges to bring all planned infra projects to life
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PPA’s 2016 profit exceeds target by 165%
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PH transport stakeholders asked to submit infra proposals for ROLL IT
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PH finance department highlights role of customs brokers
Customs brokers play a crucial role as a lead partner in the administration’s campaign to lick official corruption, eliminate poverty, and promote trade and…
Air Asia returns to Clark
Low-cost carrier Air Asia Philippines is set to resume flight operations at Clark International Airport (CRK), announced the state-run Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC).…
Hapag-Lloyd reports 66% drop in operating profit in 2016
Despite higher volumes, Hapag-Lloyd witnessed a steep fall in operating profit in 2016 that it traced to “a significantly lower average freight rate.” The…
