WTO’s TFA to accelerate enhanced PH customs efficiency—DTI
The ratification of the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (WTO TFA) will fast track customs processing in the Philippines, leading to a host…
Draft rules on PNP-controlled chemicals released next month
The draft memorandum circular that will clarify the list of chemicals under the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) control and detail how applicants can obtain…
The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has streamlined its processes, reducing by almost half the number of department administrative orders (DAOs) it has…
The Philippines has expressed an interest in joining the recently concluded Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). “The…
Still no certifying body for PH multimodal transport operators
Multimodal transport operators operating in the Philippines may have to wait until yearend before the government can decide which department to designate as the certifying…
PH safeguard duties on steel angle bars extended until 2019
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will collect additional safeguard duties on imports of steel angle bars, following a four-year extension of the measure granted…
DTI orders release of import commodity clearance within 3 days
Import commodity clearances (ICCs) must be issued to Philippine importers and traders within three working days of filing to ensure ease in doing business…
DTI: Marina may regulate foreign liners’ local charges
There is legal basis for the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to regulate local charges of international carriers, according to the Department of Trade and…
DTI order expedites release of import cargoes held for cause
Philippine importers, traders, indentors, producers, and customs brokers with shipments held due to compliance issues can now refer to a newly released memo from…
PH gov’t mulls agency that can keep tabs on foreign liners’ charges
The government plans to review whether it has the legal power to regulate charges of international shipping lines operating in the Philippines, following stakeholders’…
EDC eyes Cha-Ro inclusion in Ro-Ro development plan
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Export Development Council (EDC), is proposing the inclusion of container chassis roll-on/roll-off (Cha-Ro) in an…
Senders of balikbayan (personal effects) boxes should avoid dealing with 43 disreputable freight forwarders subject of complaints from shippers and consignees for non-delivery of…
