Export and Import

As the war in the Middle East drives up global oil prices and threatens to push farm costs even higher, organic farming and “slow...

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has exempted certain Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs) from the mandatory use of electronic customs seals under its Electronic Tracking...

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected ₱239.054 billion in revenues from January to March 2026, exceeding its first-quarter target by 1.3% and posting a...

By Robert B. Roque Jr. I’ve read with bitter contempt how farmers are affected by this crisis — and the anger sits heavy because the...

By Marinel Peroy When you listen to the story behind Mekeni Food Corporation president Pruds Garcia, it does not feel like a typical business narrative....

By Veronica C. Uy Mekeni is Capampangan for “come here.” As the war in the Middle East drags on, it might benefit the Philippine government to...

The United Nations has released a guide to help Asia-Pacific countries transition from paper-based certificates of origin to digital systems, boosting trade efficiency and...

Iran has assured the Philippines of the “safe, unhindered, and expeditious” passage of Philippine-flagged vessels, energy shipments, and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of...

The Philippines is seeking formal recognition from Iran as a “non-hostile country” to ensure the safe passage of Philippine-flagged vessels and oil shipments, as...

As war in the Middle East intensifies, the Philippines is finding renewed urgency in its partnerships with Nordic nations — anchored not just on...