Business Law

Philippine Import Competition Law: Lessons from the PCC’s Onion-Cartel Finding

The PCC’s onion-cartel announcement shows why import permits and logistics arrangements need competition-law scrutiny. Learn the distinction between coordination and market sharing

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PEZA Investment Approvals Pass ₱300 Billion: What Cebu Suppliers and Importers Should Watch

PEZA’s ₱309.629-billion approvals include new Cebu projects. Suppliers should track actual procurement and operating milestones before committing capacity or importing stock

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Import E-Invoicing in the Philippines: What the New Project Award Means for Businesses

The import e-invoicing project has reached another preparation milestone. Learn what AO No. 23 covers and how to prepare supplier data while checking operational rules

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Customs Clearance Coordination in the Philippines: What the BOC–PCCBI Integrity Pact Means

The BOC–PCCBI integrity agreement puts professional accountability in focus. Importers can strengthen clearance coordination through clear instructions and documented charges

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What the New Customs Local Affairs Office Changes for Philippine Traders

CMO No. 17-2026 creates a BOC office for domestic coordination. Traders should distinguish its policy engagement role from the offices that process and decide individual entries

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After Customs Release: Building an Import Record That Can Withstand Review

Customs release is not a substitute for an auditable transaction file. The CMTA’s retention rules and the Revised Corporation Code make documentary control a management responsibility

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