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SLCT upgrade recasts South Luzon trade
The Bureau of Customs–Port of Batangas is betting big on the expansion of the South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT), framing it as a transformative play for Southern Luzon’s trade corridor.
Customs embarks on full digital shift
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is doubling down on digital reform, placing a new Customs Processing System (CPS) at the center of efforts to make trade faster, cleaner, and more predictable for importers—especially the country’s biggest players.
Off-dock returns pitch targets Manila port jam
A proposal to move empty containers off-dock could relieve pressure at the Manila International Container Port, with the United Port Users Confederation of the Philippines urging the Bureau of Customs to redirect haulers to private depots.
Government posts budget surplus in April, 4-month budget deficit widens
The National Government (NG) recorded a budget surplus of P67.3 billion in April 2025, up 58 percent year-over-year, as tax collections accelerated despite a...
BOC cracks down vs P3.26B illicit vape shipments in major sweep
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has launched a major operation to destroy approximately P3.26 billion worth of seized illicit vape products, reinforcing its commitment...
