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US, Japan, PH to develop Luzon Economic Corridor

April 15, 2024

The United States and Japan will help the Philippines develop the Luzon Economic Corridor The initiative will support connectivity between Subic Bay, Clark,...

Shipping industry faces “shadow of uncertainty”

April 14, 2024

The global shipping industry faces a “shadow of uncertainty”, particularly with China’s economy teetering on the brink of instability Veson Nautical, which delivers...

PH manufacturing records faster growth in Feb

April 12, 2024

The Philippine manufacturing sector recorded faster growth in February 2024 with more than half of the 22 industry divisions posting increases The value...

PH sees $100B investments from US, Japan after historic trilateral meet

April 12, 2024

The Philippines is looking at generating around $100 billion in investments from the US and Japan in the next five to 10 years...

BOC order on adjusted fees still in limbo

April 12, 2024

A Customs order covering fees for services rendered by Customs personnel is still not in effect pending approval of an amended version by...

PH Feb trade deficit narrows to 6% fueled by double-digit exports

April 12, 2024

The country’s trade deficit saw a slower decline of 6% in February 2024 as trade in goods finally recorded an increase with both...

BOC systems suffer cyber attack, affects thousands of stakeholders

April 9, 2024

The Bureau of Customs systems fell victim to a cyber attack on April 7 The hack compromised sensitive data, exposing personal details...

BOC updates e2M for dedicated processing of Level 2 AEO companies

April 8, 2024

The Bureau of Customs updated the electronic-to-mobile system to accommodate dedicated processing for companies accredited under Level 2 of the Authorized Economic Operator...

DA appoints OIC for anti-agri smuggling unit

April 5, 2024

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel has appointed Carlos Carag officer-in-charge, Office of the Assistant Secretary for the Department of Agriculture Inspectorate and Enforcement,...

BOC shuffles more district collectors

April 5, 2024

The Bureau of Customs has shuffled district collectors at the ports of Cebu, Iloilo, Manila International Container Port and Subic Ricardo Morales II...