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Binondo raid finds smuggled gadgets, undocumented Chinese nationals

Operatives from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have raided a business establishment in Binondo, Manila allegedly selling smuggled high-value electronic products. Discovered in the…

August 5, 2019
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Various issues weigh on BOC as it drafts e-commerce rules

As the Bureau of Customs (BOC) drafts its rules on cross-border e-commerce, it finds itself confronted with a multitude of potential issues related to…

August 5, 2019
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SCMAP Perspective

Up In the Air

Last week it was confirmed that San Miguel Corporation will go ahead with construction of a state-of-the-art airport in Bulakan, Bulacan, after the Swiss…

August 5, 2019
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IT in Logistics

Cost-Effective Fleet Management

For many freight and logistics companies, managing their fleet operations efficiently while minimizing costs is a constant challenge. Technology, of course, is the key…

August 5, 2019
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Carriers flew 7% more passengers in 2018; cargo growth was more modest, says IATA

Airlines saw a nearly 7% increase in passengers carried in 2018, while air freight volumes grew more modestly in line with global trade volumes,…

August 5, 2019
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Implementation of fuel marking program starts

The Department of Finance (DOF), Bureau of Customs (BOC), and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) conducted August 2 the first live marking of petroleum…

August 2, 2019
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Customs & Trade

Customs chief, execs face illegal appointment charges

A number of Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials, including Customs commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero, are facing graft and usurpation charges over the alleged illegal…

August 2, 2019
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Changi Airport registers continued passenger growth, freight decline

Singapore Changi Airport posted steady growth in passenger volume in June and the first half of the year, while airfreight registered a continued decline…

August 2, 2019
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DTI imposes safeguard duty on float glass imports

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has ordered the imposition of provisional safeguard duty on float glass, both clear and tinted, to protect…

August 2, 2019
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PH manufacturing logs modest hike in July on strong domestic demand

The Philippines’ manufacturing activity index increased to 52.1 in July 2019 from 51.3 in June, signaling a moderate improvement in the health of the…

August 2, 2019
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Despite record passengers, HKIA revenue falls 11.5% in FY 2018-19

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set new records in passenger numbers and flight movements in its fiscal year (FY) 2018-19, but it still posted…

August 2, 2019
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Former PLDT exec named AirAsia Phils CEO

Former telecommunications executive Ricardo P. Isla has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of AirAsia Philippines. Isla joins AirAsia after more than…

July 31, 2019
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SMHC’s proposed Bulacan airport eyed for ground-breaking in Q4

San Miguel Holdings Corp (SMHC) is expected to start construction of its proposed airport complex in Bulacan late this year after no bidders challenged…

July 31, 2019
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Asian carriers continue to see decline in air cargo volumes

International air passenger demand continued to grow at a moderate pace in June, while air cargo markets weakened further with the fall in global…

July 31, 2019
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Truck drivers to undergo discipline training

Truckers will conduct training for their drivers in response to Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso’s request to instill discipline among drivers, who he…

July 31, 2019
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PPA requires accreditation for all port service providers

Starting August 7, all port service providers, including customs brokers, shipping lines and agent, freight forwarders and truckers, will have to secure accreditation from…

July 30, 2019
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Oil companies back fuel marking program

The Philippine Institute of Petroleum (PIP), a group of big oil players in the Philippines, said it supports the implementation of the fuel marking…

July 30, 2019
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Upgraded ASEAN-China FTA protocol effective Aug in PH

The protocol upgrading the economic cooperation agreement between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China will be implemented next month, according to…

July 30, 2019
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BOC collects P6.5B from rice import duties

Since the Rice Liberalization Act took effect in March this year, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has collected some P6.5 billion in duties from…

July 30, 2019
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Santa Maria appointed new PAL president

Business process outsourcing veteran Gilbert Santa Maria has been elected president, chief operating officer and director of flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL). Santa Maria’s…

July 30, 2019
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Binondo raid finds smuggled gadgets, undocumented Chinese nationals

Various issues weigh on BOC as it drafts e-commerce rules

Up In the Air

Cost-Effective Fleet Management

Carriers flew 7% more passengers in 2018; cargo growth was more modest, says IATA

Implementation of fuel marking program starts

Customs chief, execs face illegal appointment charges

Changi Airport registers continued passenger growth, freight decline

DTI imposes safeguard duty on float glass imports

PH manufacturing logs modest hike in July on strong domestic demand

Despite record passengers, HKIA revenue falls 11.5% in FY 2018-19

Former PLDT exec named AirAsia Phils CEO

SMHC’s proposed Bulacan airport eyed for ground-breaking in Q4

Asian carriers continue to see decline in air cargo volumes

Truck drivers to undergo discipline training

PPA requires accreditation for all port service providers

Oil companies back fuel marking program

Upgraded ASEAN-China FTA protocol effective Aug in PH

BOC collects P6.5B from rice import duties

Santa Maria appointed new PAL president

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