The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is calling out to 3,571 importers to correct or update their non-working contact details with the agency, warning…
Update incorrect contact details or face suspension, BOC warns importers
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BOC chief bares list of importers “under investigation”
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AirAsia Philippines appoints pilot as new CEO
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Save for 3 countries, DA suspends PH poultry imports amid bird flu flare-up
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Rates up but 2017 still holds further uncertainty for box shipping
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