BOC moves forward with TradeNet, releases operational rules
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released guidelines for the application, submission, and processing of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) electronic certificates of…
Bicameral committee OKs bill lifting rice import quotas
The Congress bicameral conference committee has approved the rice tariffication bill, which will replace quantitative restrictions (QR) on Philippine rice imports with tariffs and…
BOC reissues order to form unit on tariff reduction availment under FTA
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) reiterated its directive to officials to establish, activate, or reconstitute a preferential rate unit (PRU) in their ports to…
PH trade chief seeks stronger ASEAN stance against NTBs
Philippine Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez is calling on trade ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to take measures to facilitate resolution…
Ratification for Asean Single Window agreement finally signed
The Philippines can soon exchange information on export and import shipments electronically with other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states, facilitating trade…