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NAIA Consortium’s bid to upgrade NAIA given original proponent status

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) have granted NAIA Consortium original proponent status (OPS) for its unsolicited proposal to…

September 16, 2018
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Delay in release of rice imports? Don’t look at us, BOC says

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is not the cause of delay in release of rice shipments from Philippine ports, according to Customs Commissioner Isidro…

September 16, 2018
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P300M worth of imported rice confiscated in Bulacan warehouse raids

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Philippine National Police (PNP) seized about 125,000 sacks of imported rice with an estimated market value of P300…

September 16, 2018
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ICAO sees healthy air cargo growth until 2032 if industry modernizes

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) predicts air freight volumes will grow at a healthy rate of 4.2% annually through to 2032, but only…

September 15, 2018
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UPS implements company-wide transformation to boost earnings

U.S.-based United Parcel Service (UPS) is implementing an “enterprise-wide transformation” program that it said will push earnings higher and lower operating costs over the…

September 15, 2018
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Transport agencies mobilize for Ompong landfall

Philippine transport authorities are advising the public to coordinate with their transport service providers on possible cancellation or rescheduling of trips due to super typhoon…

September 13, 2018
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Customs & Trade

DOF working on harmonizing commodity codes

Starting this month,the Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) will work with various trade regulatory government agencies (TRGAs) in a series of tariff harmonization and…

September 12, 2018
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Full operation of Cavite Gateway Terminal starts end-Sept

Cavite Gateway Terminal (CGT), the Philippines’ first container roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) barge terminal, is set to start full operations by end of the month after…

September 12, 2018
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BOC decentralizes MISTG non-IT functions

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has decentralized and transferred non-information technology functions from its Management Information System and Technology Group (MISTG) to other relevant…

September 12, 2018
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DOF says it’s not cause of delay for ok of Bulacan airport project

The Department of Finance (DOF) has not caused delays in approval of an airport complex in Bulacan proposed by San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC),…

September 12, 2018
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Asia-Pacific requires $8.4T funding to meet its transport needs

Asia and the Pacific will require US$8.4 trillion in financing by 2030 to meet its transport needs, said the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Takehiko…

September 12, 2018
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Ports/Terminals

NAIA’s new rapid exit taxiways opened

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) have officially inaugurated and commissioned the new rapid exit taxiways (RET) at the…

September 12, 2018
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PH exports up 0.3% in July after 5 months of decline

Philippine merchandise trade grew 17.5% in July 2018, reaching US$15.25 billion from $12.97 billion in the same month last year, backed by double-digit growth…

September 12, 2018
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Ports/Terminals

Megawide partners with PSI for Pasig River Expressway project

Megawide Construction Corp has signed a memorandum of agreement with Philippine Skylanders International (PSI) relating to Megawide’s intention to participate in the Pasig River…

September 12, 2018
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UN negotiation on future ocean governance starts

The United Nations oceans conference currently being held in New York is taking the first steps to develop a legally binding international instrument on…

September 10, 2018
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New Bali international airport planned

There is a plan to build a new international airport in Bali, Indonesia as tourist arrivals to the island province continue to expand. Bali…

September 10, 2018
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BOC files criminal raps vs employees, consignees over MCT smuggling schemes

The Bureau of Customs on September 7 filed criminal charges against 12 individuals involved in smuggling schemes at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT)-Phividec. The…

September 9, 2018
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BIR collecting data on sugar importers that don’t pay correct taxes

Amid increased demand for refined sugar, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has formed a task force to inventory sugar stocks and monitor shipments…

September 9, 2018
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Cebu Pacific mounts new flights at Clark airport

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is expanding its route network at Clark International Airport (CRK), boosting frequency at the aviation hub 75% by end-2018. On…

September 9, 2018
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Use transaction value to assess shipments, Lapeña reminds BOC officers

Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña has reiterated to Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials to adhere to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Customs Valuation Agreement and…

September 9, 2018
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NAIA Consortium’s bid to upgrade NAIA given original proponent status

Delay in release of rice imports? Don’t look at us, BOC says

P300M worth of imported rice confiscated in Bulacan warehouse raids

ICAO sees healthy air cargo growth until 2032 if industry modernizes

UPS implements company-wide transformation to boost earnings

Transport agencies mobilize for Ompong landfall

DOF working on harmonizing commodity codes

Full operation of Cavite Gateway Terminal starts end-Sept

BOC decentralizes MISTG non-IT functions

DOF says it’s not cause of delay for ok of Bulacan airport project

Asia-Pacific requires $8.4T funding to meet its transport needs

NAIA’s new rapid exit taxiways opened

PH exports up 0.3% in July after 5 months of decline

Megawide partners with PSI for Pasig River Expressway project

UN negotiation on future ocean governance starts

New Bali international airport planned

BOC files criminal raps vs employees, consignees over MCT smuggling schemes

BIR collecting data on sugar importers that don’t pay correct taxes

Cebu Pacific mounts new flights at Clark airport

Use transaction value to assess shipments, Lapeña reminds BOC officers

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