Aboitiz InfraCapital is aiming to develop the Laguindingan International Airport as a major gateway in Mindanao as part of its continuing commitment to the growth of the Philippine’s southern island …
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The Philippines has shifted to an enhanced exchange of electronic phytosanitary certification with Australia and Thailand The Bureau of Plant Industry successfully transitioned to ePhyto exchanges with Australia’s Department of …
The Philippines has shifted to an improved exchange of electronic phytosanitary certification with Australia and Thailand The Bureau of Plant Industry successfully transitioned to ePhyto exchanges with Australia’s Department of …
The Philippines must have a single master plan for its airport network nationwide to remain competitive and take advantage of the aviation boom in the Asian region, according to an …
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority continues to advance the country’s aviation and aerospace industries through ecozone-led development and investment initiatives Ecozone Development Department manager Ludwig Daza announced plans to open …
The Bureau of Customs has released rules implementing the Free Trade Agreement Origin Management System Customs Memorandum Order No. 06-2025 provides procedures for the online application, submission and processing of …
2GO Group has partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry to promote locally-made goods under the government’s One Town, One Product program on board its ships The partnership aims …
By Amit Maheshwari The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has taken notable strides toward digital transformation — from the E2M system to electronic payments and online clearance tools. Yet, the most …
2GO Group has partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry to promote locally-made goods under the government’s One Town, One Product program on board its ships The partnership aims …
Submission and opening of qualification documents for the proposed P14.82-billion San Ramon Newport Project in Zamboanga City has been moved to November 20 from October 15, 2025 Other bid timelines …
Submission and opening of qualification documents for the proposed P14.82-billion San Ramon Newport Project (SRNP) has been moved to November 20 from October 15, 2025 Other bid timelines have been …
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. has been cleared to operate the Durban Container Terminal 2 after the High Court of South Africa dismissed a case filed by APM Terminals BV, …
The Freeport Area of Bataan was named Industrial Zone of the Year for Asia-Pacific in the fDi Intelligence Global Free Zones Awards 2025 The recognition highlights FAB’s expansion across Bataan, …
The Bureau of Customs has generated P106.9 million in revenue from public auctions of seized and abandoned goods held from July to September 2025 Auctions were held at the Port …
The Bangsamoro government formally adopted operational guidelines for barter trade, a major policy milestone expected to regulate cross-border trade between the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and its Southeast …
Philippine Airlines airlifted close to 20 tons of humanitarian cargo for affected residents in quake-hit Cebu The Lucio Tan Group and Asia Brewery donated 3,000 three-liter water containers totaling 19 …
The Department of Agriculture lifted the temporary ban on poultry imports on seven countries after confirming they are now free from avian influenza The seven are New Zealand, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, …
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. has been cleared to operate the Durban Container Terminal 2 after the High Court of South Africa dismissed a case filed by APM Terminals BV …
The Bureau of Customs recently launched the Authorized Economic Operator Operational Guidelines that outline the program’s processes and ensure uniformity in practices Traders accredited under the AEO program benefit from …
Global container volumes hit more than 126.75 million TEUs in the first eight months of 2025, a 4.4% increase compared to the same period last year, according to Container Trades …
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The Philippine Ports Authority denied there was an overprice in its P168.68-million 2020 Body-Worn Camera Project The project was awarded through open competitive bidding under Republic Act No. 9184 or …
Export-oriented enterprise certificates issued by the Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau is proof of entitlement to value-added tax exemption for imports by export enterprises EOEs should not be …
The Bureau of Customs is imposing provisional safeguard measure on corrugating medium imports The measure is in the form of a cash bond amounting to P3,438 per metric ton of …
Philippine Airlines expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft by December this year or January next year The long-range wide-body aircraft will be used for the New …
The Bureau of Customs intercepted P109.8 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as shabu, concealed in shipments from Hanoi, Vietnam The illegal drugs were concealed in styrofoam boxes mixed …
A number of regional airports are currently in various stages of upgrade, with some expected to be ready for use next year Undertaken by the Department of Transportation and Civil …
The Bureau of Customs emphasized that export-oriented enterprise certificates issued by the Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau should suffice as proof of entitlement to value-added tax exemption for …
Various regional airport projects are currently in various stages of upgrade, with some expected to be ready for use next year These projects being undertaken by the Department of Transportation …
Global merchandise trade expanded faster than expected in the first half of 2025, according to the World Trade Organization The growth was fueled by booming demand for artificial intelligence-related products …
Container TEU-mile demand is expected to grow at a modest 2.4% in 2025 due mainly to the impact of US tariffs in global trade, according to Veson Nautical’s latest Shipping …
The Bureau of Customs and the Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. signed a new memorandum of agreement to strengthen cooperation against smuggling and other illegal activities in major ports nationwide …
The Bureau of Customs said it had already begun implementing sweeping anti-corruption measures under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, even before the release of the 2025 US State Department …
Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc. has signed an agreement with First Gen Corp. for the supply of green energy to its cold storage facility in Cagayan de Oro City The …
The third tunnel boring machine for the Metro Manila Subway Project Camp Aguinaldo Station has started drilling operations, according to the Department of Transportation The machine will excavate toward Anonas …
SAKO Pilipinas, Inc. has opened a new 1,000-square-meter facility at the Cavite Economic Zone, expanding its production capacity for sustainable packaging products The facility is expected to boost the company’s …
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority is eyeing partnerships with two Spanish companies following its recent investment mission to Spain APECO president and CEO Gil Taway IV said …
The Bureau of Customs submitted documents to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure to support its ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in flood-control projects and related cases, including those of contractors …
SAKO Pilipinas, Inc. has opened a new 1,000-square-meter facility at the Cavite Economic Zone, expanding its production capacity for sustainable packaging products The facility is expected to boost the company’s …
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority is eyeing partnerships with two Spanish companies – IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture S.A.U., and exhibition sites consultant, designer, and manager Fira Barcelona …
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The Philippines will extend the ban on rice imports until the end of 2025, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr The country still has an 85-day buffer stock …
The Philippine manufacturing sector posted gains in August 2025 as more industry divisions recorded annual increases during the period The value of production index grew 2% while the volume of …
The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. will host the Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Convention and Exhibition 2025 from October 28-30 at SMX Convention Center Manila Themed …
Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. and ICTSI Subic Inc., both subsidiaries of International Container Terminal Services Inc., have been granted an extension of their respective concessions at the Port of …
The Bureau of Customs turned over abandoned and forfeited goods to the Office of Civil Defense for distribution to families affected by the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu The donation …
Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has ordered all Bureau of Customs offices and port stations to expedite the resolution of client concerns and complaints A memorandum directs BOC officers to prioritize …
Watching news of the aftermath of the string of typhoons that hit the Philippines in the past couple of weeks – and then, news of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that …
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Global container trade remained resilient from May to July, growing by 4.9% year-on-year, according to A.P. Moller-Maersk internal data There was strong import demand in Latin America, Europe, and Africa, …
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