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National Single Window

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PH customs eyes ASYCUDA World to automate processes

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is in discussions to implement by next year ASYCUDA World, the latest version of the Automated System for…
  • November 27, 2016
  • 3 minute read

Malaysia joins live implementation phase of ASEAN Single Window

Malaysia has been a part of the ASEAN Single Window’s (ASW) live implementation phase since November 1, 2016, working under a controlled environment that …
  • November 18, 2016
  • 1 minute read

PH ASEAN Single Window connectivity target date remains unclear

The Philippines has yet to disclose a new target date for linking up with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Single Window (ASW)…
  • November 9, 2016
  • 3 minute read

Don’t rule out customs brokers yet, says industry expert

Although the engagement of their services will eventually become optional, customs brokers will continue to process shipments in the Philippines if the current Bureau…
  • September 26, 2016
  • 3 minute read

Court case hamstrings implementation of CMTA provision on automation

While the new Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) has mandated automation at the Bureau of Customs (BOC), this may not see immediate implementation…
  • August 22, 2016
  • 2 minute read

BOC help desk deals with concerns on importer accreditation, balikbayan boxes

Queries on the status of parcels and balikbayan or personal items boxes, updates on the accreditation request of importers and customs brokers, and issues…
  • June 16, 2016
  • 2 minute read

BOC gets reprieve with SC TRO vs Manila court decision on computerization project

The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against a Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) decision that prevents the Bureau of…
  • January 7, 2016
  • 3 minute read

PH plans to connect to ASEAN Single Window by second quarter of 2016

The Philippines is targeting to join the live operation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Single Window (ASW) before the middle of…
  • December 8, 2015
  • 3 minute read

Only 30% of PH gov’t agencies plugged into National Single Window

A third, or only 12 of 40, government agencies involved in issuing import and export licenses, permits, and clearances are currently connected to the…
  • November 30, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Preventive suspension of BOC chief sought over cancelled P650M IT project

Mobile solutions provider Omniprime Marketing, Inc. has filed before the Office of the Ombudsman a motion for preventive suspension against Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina…
  • September 15, 2015
  • 3 minute read

Court halts cancellation of P650M BOC computerization project

The Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) has stopped Customs commissioner Alberto Lina from cancelling the bidding for the P650-million IT project of the Bureau…
  • August 27, 2015
  • 4 minute read

BOC looking to go wholly digital by early next year

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is accelerating full automation of its processes, and targets the first quarter of 2016 for its launch, according to…
  • July 22, 2015
  • 3 minute read

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…
  • July 11, 2015
  • 3 minute read

Lina, two other ex-BOC officials charged with plunder

Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina as well as two former customs officials is facing charges of plunder and graft for cancelling a P650-million deal on…
  • July 6, 2015
  • 3 minute read