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PPA shifts to decentralized revolving fund facility for easier port payment

On January 3, 2016, port stakeholders may begin availing of the new decentralized revolving fund (RF) payment scheme of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)…

December 15, 2015
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BOC is PH’s best drug-fighting agency

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) was named the top drug-busting agency in the country by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), outperforming 58 other…

December 15, 2015
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SBMA awards top 15 Subic Freeport investors

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has conferred its first SBMA Mabuhay Business Awards to 15 business locators who have…

December 15, 2015
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Press Releases

Aquino signs Seafarers Protection Act

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has signed into law a measure that protects the country’s seafarers from ambulance chasers. Aquino on November 26 signed…

December 15, 2015
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PH Senate oks on 2nd reading Customs modernization act

The Philippine Senate last night approved on second reading Senate Bill 2968 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA). The Department of Finance…

December 15, 2015
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Harbour Centre eyes 10-hectare land to expand port capacity

Harbour Centre Port Terminal, Inc. (HCPTI) is planning to buy 10 hectares of land as part of a long-term solution to ease berth congestion…

December 14, 2015
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PH off-dock CY/CFS operators to end rebate practice as new rates take effect

The Association of Off-Dock Container Yard Operators of the Philippines (ACOP) will no longer accommodate rebates starting the first day of January next year,…

December 14, 2015
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BOC, DHL eye more efficient air express shipment clearance

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and DHL Express Phils Corp will collaborate to enhance anti-smuggling strategies and align to global best practices procedures for…

December 14, 2015
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Customs & Trade

El Niño, China slump dampen PH manufacturing output

The Philippines’ manufacturing sector recorded a slight decline in output for October 2015 due to the adverse effects of El Niño and continued weakening…

December 14, 2015
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Customs & Trade

PH October exports dip 10.8%

Philippine exports fell by 10.8% in October 2015, the seventh straight month of decline owing to continued sluggish external demand, according to the Philippine…

December 14, 2015
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PH brokers set 3-day protest vs online box booking system

A three-day work holiday will be staged by some customs brokers at two Manila ports next week in protest over the Terminal Appointment Booking…

December 14, 2015
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Paris pact on climate change adopted

A total of 195 nations adopted the Paris Agreement on Climate Change—a historic pact to combat climate change and conduct actions and make investments…

December 14, 2015
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Asia air cargo hubs log marginal growth

Airfreight market demand worldwide inched up by only 0.3% in October year-on-year, with international freight growing at 0.3% and domestic freight at 0.2%, according…

December 14, 2015
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Cosco, CSCL merger gets nod to create world’s fourth biggest box line

China’s two biggest shipping conglomerates—China Cosco and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL)—are officially merging following approval by the Cabinet, a development that will produce…

December 14, 2015
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UN forecasts ‘only modest growth’ for world economy amid major headwinds

The world economy is projected to grow by 2.9% in 2016 and 3.2% in 2017, said a United Nations report released December 10. The…

December 11, 2015
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Vietnam stands to make considerable gains from TPP—World Bank

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement will have a positive effect on Vietnam, providing the country unique and comparative advantages such as fewer tariffs, export…

December 11, 2015
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IATA: airfreight demand to expand slightly next year after weak 2015

Cargo demand for airlines in full year 2015 is expected to post only minimal growth, but is seen to improve slightly next year, with…

December 11, 2015
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Manila North Port can now handle international cargoes

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has awarded Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. (MNHPI), operator of domestic terminal North Port, a certificate of authority to…

December 10, 2015
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Manila ports’ cargo-handling rates up 8% in end-Dec

The approved 8% increase in vessel and cargo-handling rates for Manila South Harbor and Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) will take effect December 28,…

December 9, 2015
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Vietnam, EU ink free trade agreement

Vietnam and the European Union recently signed the European Union (EU)-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) that will pave the way for the removal…

December 8, 2015
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PPA shifts to decentralized revolving fund facility for easier port payment

BOC is PH’s best drug-fighting agency

SBMA awards top 15 Subic Freeport investors

Aquino signs Seafarers Protection Act

PH Senate oks on 2nd reading Customs modernization act

Harbour Centre eyes 10-hectare land to expand port capacity

PH off-dock CY/CFS operators to end rebate practice as new rates take effect

BOC, DHL eye more efficient air express shipment clearance

El Niño, China slump dampen PH manufacturing output

PH October exports dip 10.8%

PH brokers set 3-day protest vs online box booking system

Paris pact on climate change adopted

Asia air cargo hubs log marginal growth

Cosco, CSCL merger gets nod to create world’s fourth biggest box line

UN forecasts ‘only modest growth’ for world economy amid major headwinds

Vietnam stands to make considerable gains from TPP—World Bank

IATA: airfreight demand to expand slightly next year after weak 2015

Manila North Port can now handle international cargoes

Manila ports’ cargo-handling rates up 8% in end-Dec

Vietnam, EU ink free trade agreement

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