The Bureau of Customs has released guidelines for the recently-launched Electronic Certificate of Payment System for vehicle imports Customs Memorandum Order No. 03-2026 provides the operational guidelines and procedures on …
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board approved fare hikes across nearly all public utility vehicle types following oil price hikes driven by Middle East tensions Traditional jeepney minimum fare: …
Airfares from April 1-15 may be higher after the Civil Aeronautics Board approved increased fuel surcharge rates in response to surging jet fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict …
Airfares from April 1-15 may be higher following the Civil Aeronautics Board’s approval of higher fuel surcharges that airlines may impose as jet fuel prices have surged due to the …
Cebu Pacific recently took delivery of an Airbus A320neo, its first new aircraft to arrive this year It is the first of four A320neos expected this year A total of …
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board approved fare hikes across nearly all public utility vehicle types following oil price hikes driven by Middle East tensions Traditional jeepney minimum fare: …
The Bureau of Customs has released its guidelines for its recently-launched Electronic Certificate of Payment System for vehicle imports Customs Memorandum Order No. 03-2026 provides the operational guidelines and procedures …
Deadline for the submission of technical proposals for the consultancy services of the Poro Point Seaport Modernization Project in La Union has been moved to March 30, 2026 Opening of …
Global container trade reached 16.03 million TEUs in January 2026, up 4% year on year and nearly 10% higher than in January 2024 Average daily container lifting reached 517,236 TEUs, …
The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed to major commercial traffic following recent military escalations. MSC, Maersk, and CMA CGM have suspended all new bookings to the Upper Gulf, including …
Structural works on the second and third 42.5-meter segments of NorthPort’s Pier 14 were completed ahead of schedule The structural strengthening of Pier 14 is part of NorthPort’s three-year terminal …
Trucking firms are raising their freight rates or some may even halt operations if the government does not address the spiraling price of diesel The Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners …
The Bureau of Customs has started implementing the safeguard duty for imported cement from various countries Effective March 14, the safeguard duty for the first year of implementation of P14 …
The Maritime Industry Authority will launch a nationwide validation inspection of domestic ships focusing on safety areas Random validation inspections will be undertaken to verify continued compliance with safety requirements …
Department of Agriculture imposed a temporary ban on poultry imports from the U.S. state of Indiana due to outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza The ban covers domestic and wild birds, …
The Philippine Liner Shipping Association will pass on to shippers/clients some of the fuel cost increases it is incurring due to the continued volatility of fuel supply and rates PLSA …
DP World reported a 13.4% jump in revenue to $24.4 billion in 2025, driven mainly by strong income from ports and terminals, and logistics operations Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, …
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Passenger service charge and air navigation fees at Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines-operated airports will be reduced This is part of measures to help alleviate the effects of rising …
The Bureau of Customs is adopting a four-day onsite, one-day work-from-home arrangement in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive The order calls on government agencies to implement energy conservation …
Bureau of Customs intercepted 800 kilograms of marijuana valued at P1.2 billion at the Manila International Container Port The shipment arrived from Thailand and was falsely declared as rubber mats …
Aboitiz Economic Estates and House of Investments finalized a joint venture for the expansion of developments at the TARI Estate in Tarlac The partnership formed Tarlac Terra Ventures Inc., which …
International Container Terminal Services Inc. officially launched the South Luzon Container Terminal project with construction about to go into full swing The US$800-million terminal, located about 110 kilometers south of …
The Bureau of Customs–Post Clearance Audit Group recognized its top stakeholders for their role in strengthening customs compliance and contributions to the group’s collection performance for 2025 11 companies were …
Machine Technology Co., Ltd. and Solvo Europe formed a strategic partnership to deploy a multi-cargo Terminal Operating System (TOS) across Southeast Asia MTECH will supply hardware, automation equipment, and lifecycle …
FedEx relocated two main facilities in Metro Manila – its Manila Gateway and Worldwide Service Center – to enhance customer accessibility and strengthen logistics services The FedEx Worldwide Service Center …
Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority underscored the importance of developing a Pacific-facing international port as geopolitical tensions continue to expose vulnerabilities in key global shipping corridors The planned …
Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority underscored the importance of developing a Pacific-facing international port as geopolitical tensions continue to expose vulnerabilities in key global shipping corridors The planned …
Maersk will impose a temporary Emergency Bunker Surcharge to address fuel supply disruptions The move follows the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, affecting global fuel access About 20% …
The shipping industry’s transition towards sustainable fuels will not drive consumer prices punishingly high for most goods, according to a study by PwC The report, The economics of sustainable shipping …
AirAsia Philippines is launching a direct Cebu-Bangkok route as part of efforts to expand its hub in central Philippines Daily flights between Cebu and Bangkok will start on June 11, …
The Philippines is currently pursuing 20 free trade agreements Trade secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said the Marcos administration is aiming to put in place the highest number of FTAs in …
Globalization held steady at a high level in 2025 despite escalating geopolitical tensions, rising U.S. tariffs, and unprecedented uncertainty over trade policies Globalization level at 25% in 2025, in line …
The United Nations Trade and Development warned against the ripple effects of the restricted passage through the Hormuz Strait, particularly on energy supply, the maritime industry, and fertilizers for food …
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The Philippines fell two ranks to 59th place out of 180 economies in the latest Global Connectedness Report by DHL and New York University’s Stern School of Business The country …
AC Logistics Holdings Corporation and Glacier Megafridge, Inc. opened a cold storage facility at the Anflo Industrial Estate in Panabo City, Davao del Norte It is operated by the two …
Bureau of Customs rolled out its new fully-automated Electronic Certificate of Payment System for vehicle imports on March 9 It is an online application platform that facilitates the submission, processing, …
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. has upgraded most of the runway surfaces at Laguindingan International Airport Rehabilitation works include runway repainting, inspection activities, rubber removal, and crack repair to maintain optimal runway …
NLEX Corporation has started major improvement works on the Meycauayan River Bridge The project aims to improve road surface quality and reduce potholes and defects One-lane closures on weekdays are …
As we once again find ourselves asking “what’s next?” I see at least two general schools of thought. One perspective thinks the ongoing conflict in the Middle East – the …
Fly Ace Corporation will develop a 7-hectare manufacturing facility at LIMA Estate The project marks the company’s shift from importer and distributor to integrated local manufacturer Fly Ace handles brands …
Changes to the 1978 Air Services Agreement were reached following bilateral negotiations held in Putrajaya on March 4-5 Revised airline designation rules now recognize carriers based on their principal place …
The global supply chain disruption sparked by the US-Israel attack on Iran has for years been one of the biggest feared scenarios of businesses Insurance firm Allianz Commercial said such …
The Maritime Industry Authority is allowing local shipping lines to reduce or limit trips and adjust rates by a maximum of 20% as part of contingency measures to address the …
Inter-island shipping operators have announced price adjustments for passenger, vehicle and cargo rates effective this month Companies cite fuel cost increase resulting from the Middle East crisis triggered by the …
Domestic shipping lines have started sending notices to clients on the imposition of bunker fuel surcharge due to increasing global oil prices and limited supply brought by the ongoing tensions …
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The Maritime Industry Authority is allowing local shipping lines to reduce or limit trips and adjust rates by a maximum of 20% as part of contingency measures to address the …
The order, effective March 9, is meant to cushion the Philippine economy from the volatile global energy market following a dramatic spike in oil prices triggered by escalating conflicts in …
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