BOC orders switch to manual processing of PEZA transhipments if E2m fails, slows down
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) reminded its officials that manual processing of transhipments from one Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) locator to another…
BOC mandates electronic declaration for air cargoes
All customs declarations for commercial air export cargo via the Philippines’ four main airports must now be lodged electronically, specifically, through the electronic-to-mobile Automated…
International food manufacturer Nestle Philippines, Inc. and oleochemical manufacturer and distributor Pilipinas Kao, Inc. were named as major contributors to the 2015 total revenue…
BOC files case vs alleged smugglers of jewelry, used tires worth P18M
Charges have been levied against the consignee of used tires seized at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) and an importer of assorted pieces…
BOC ready to comply with WTO free trade pact once ratified
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is confident it can meet Philippine commitments to the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (WTO TFA) if it…
Cebu port revises storage rates for foreign cargoes starting Feb 24
The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) is adjusting storage rates on foreign cargoes at the Cebu International Port (CIP) beginning February 24. The revision in…
PH offdock association accuses CFS operator of overcharging
The Association of Off-Dock CFS Operators of the Philippines (ACOP) has filed with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) complaints against Goldwin CFS, Inc., accusing…
The Philippine Bureau of Customs is warning the public against individuals offering employment at the agency in exchange for money. The BOC stressed it…
PH agri dept’s new food safety management system for testing at gateways, markets
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced plans to pilot test starting this month a proposed food safety risk management system intended to…
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is embarking on six projects designed to upgrade its information technology systems. The projects, to be implemented with…
BOC awards top PH importers, customs brokers for 2015
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) named oil company Petron Corporation as its number one Philippine importer for 2015, having contributed 5% to the agency’s…
The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) has finally been approved by the Philippine Congressional Bicameral Conference Committee, one step away from the measure…
New e-transfer system for PEZA goods on pilot testing
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) will soon roll out its new electronic transfer system that aims to fully automate and simplify documentation of…
