Philippine trade, customs, business and the economy—explained with practical context and linked sources.
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.
Read article →PEZA’s ₱309.629-billion approvals include new Cebu projects. Suppliers should track actual procurement and operating milestones before committing capacity or importing stock.
Read article →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.
Read article →The BOC–PCCBI integrity agreement puts professional accountability in focus. Importers can strengthen clearance coordination through clear instructions and documented charges.
Read article →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.
Read article →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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