PortCalls has already reported that the Bureau of Customs is looking to extend the requirement of load port survey (LPS) to containerized cargo by…
March 16, 2014
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Feb 2014 A Milestone Month
Based on the latest indicators, the total number of e2m AEDS electronic export declarations lodged during February 2014 remain at the 12,000 to 13,000…
STAKEHOLDERS welcome the Philippine Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) plan for a seven-day work schedule, saying it would help speed up customs processes. Customs deputy…
February 17, 2014
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The Philippines’ ICT Top Ten Predictions
We are sharing today with our readers the latest press announcement of International Data Corporation (IDC) Philippines entitled “The Philippines ICT Top 10 Predictions…
PH customs to amend rules on e-manifest submission for ocean shipments
THE Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) will amend guidelines on the submission of electronic manifest (e-manifest) on ocean shipments. Under the draft memorandum order,…
January 29, 2014
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Projected BOC Automation Initiatives
A stakeholder review of draft regulations for strict implementation of the mandatory advance submission of air manifest as well as the proposed submission of…
PH Customs to act on e-manifest submission, alert orders
BROKERS and importers in the Philippines will have an extra reason to celebrate in the coming holiday season. Two Bureau of Customs (BOC) executives…
November 10, 2013
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Early Christmas Wish List
The Christmas season is just around the corner so I thought of sharing with our readers my own Christmas wish list: • Mandatory implementation…
November 10, 2013
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Downtrend in Philippine PC Market
The Philippines’ PC market shipped a total of 460,000 units in Q2 2013, 12% lower than International Data Corporation’s initial forecast. According to…
October 17, 2013
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BOC Reshuffle and Impact on BOC Automation Programs
With the current reshuffle at the Bureau of Customs, my interest is actually focused on the impact that this will have on current and…
September 30, 2013
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Cargo Community Network
Today we feature the latest press release from Singapore-based Cargo Community Network (CCN). Cargo Data Exchange Center Incorporated (CDEC) is the Philippine partner of…
September 2, 2013
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Customs Automation Projects and BOC Revamp
With ongoing publicity at the Bureau of Customs and the reported revamp affecting deputy commissioners, district collectors and sub-port collectors, many stakeholders are speculating…
August 7, 2013
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Is Customs Looking At Cloud Computing?
The iGov.ph website published last 11 June 2013 a news report entitled “Gov’t Pushes for Cloud Use, Launches GovCloud”. The news article, which…
July 22, 2013
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Go Ahead, Buy That Tablet or Smartphone!
Preference tor tablets, smartphones reducing PC sales The signs are clear. Consumer preference for tablets and smartphones is expected to reduce PC sales this…
June 29, 2013
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High Compliance To BOC’s e2m AEDS
During the 1st quarter of 2013, indications pointed to the continued very high level of stakeholder compliance to the Bureau of Customs’ electronic-to-mobile (e2m)…
