Administrative order on PH Brokers’ Act out in 3 months

THE Customs Administrative Order (CAO) for Philippine Republic Act 9853 (amended version of RA 9280 or the Customs Brokers’ Act) will undergo review but…

Customs Brokers Act II

LAST December 15, 2009, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed and approved the passage of Republic Act No. 9853, entitled: “An Act Amending RA 9280…

Customs and Trade Developments

Last year was a very busy and problematic year for the private industries transacting with the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Other than the ever…

Proposed Anti-Smuggling Bills

There are presently pending bills in Congress (both Senate and House of Representatives) providing for measures to curb smuggling in our customs borders. While…