PPA requires customs brokers to submit request for accreditation exemption
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is requiring customs brokers to file a request for exemption from PPA’s new accreditation requirement so they can continue…
e2m to soon recognize declarants other than customs broker
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is restructuring its electronic-to-mobile (e2m) system to finally enable implementation of an order that will allow individuals, other than…
CCBI renews appeal against 2-tier accreditation of customs brokers
The Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc. (CCBI) is seeking the implementation of a 2014 Supreme Court (SC) decision, which it said effectively removed the…
July 10, 2017
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RA 9853 Implementation Issues
IN our column dated 09 August 2010, we mentioned that RA 9853, which effectively amended RA 9280, has been passed and approved since January…
November 1, 2010
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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…
August 9, 2010
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Logistics Industry Concerns for 2010
During the PortCalls Cargo Economics Conference held last October 15, 2009, we made a presentation on the key industry concerns for 2010. We have…
November 18, 2009
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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…
