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EU seeks comprehensive free trade pact with PH
The European Union is seeking a comprehensive and more modern free trade agreement with the Philippines, EU ambassador Massimo Santoro told local media...
PH, South Korea sign deal to accelerate trade
The Philippines and South Korea signed a deal to accelerate trade, drive industrial transformation, and spearhead green energy collaboration
The memorandum of understanding...
Retailers call for scrapping of de minimis rule
The Philippine Retailers Association is asking the Bureau of Customs to scrap the minimis rule on imports due to unfair competition
PRA said...
BOC implements 3rd year duty rate for HDPE imports
The Bureau of Customs is implementing the third-year safeguard duty rate on high-density polyethylene pellets and granules imports
The safeguard duty in the...
DA lifts poultry, egg import ban on Minnesota
• The Department of Agriculture has lifted its temporary ban on poultry and egg imports from Minnesota, USA
• The ban was originally enforced due...
ICTSI income climbs 14% to $239.54M in Q1
International Container Terminal Services Inc. reported a robust first-quarter performance, with net income climbing 14% year-on-year to $239.54 million
Revenues were up 17%...
PEZA launches country’s first pharma ecozone in Tarlac
• The Philippine Economic Zone Authority formally launched the country's first dedicated pharmaceutical economic zone, Victoria Industrial Park, on April 30
• 13 firms signed...
US, PH in joint training to combat hazardous cargo trafficking
US and Philippine government officials attended a joint training to combat hazardous cargo trafficking
The maritime security workshop from March 24-28 in Manila...
March air cargo demand up 4.4% – IATA
Total air cargo demand measured in cargo ton kilometers rose by 4.4% in March 2025 compared to the same month last year
This...
BOC eyes transition of SGL members to AEO
The Bureau of Customs is eyeing the transition of Super Green Lane members to the Authorized Economic Operator program
The bureau has drafted...