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Excise tax, VAT suspension risks fiscal hole, Senate told

The Philippine government could forgo as much as P272.83 billion in revenues in 2026 if excise taxes and value-added tax (VAT) on fuel imports are suspended, according to estimates presented by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) during a Senate hearing on March 11.

BOC launches E-CP platform for vehicle imports

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has rolled out a fully automated Electronic Certificate of Payment (e-CP) System aimed at simplifying compliance and accelerating the processing of motor vehicle imports, a move welcomed by major industry groups that rely heavily on predictable customs procedures.

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.

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Manila Water’s diversified supply network ensures 24/7 service amid challenges

Manila Water continues to deliver steady round-the-clock water service to its customers, supported by three major water systems: the Angat-La Mesa Water System, the Laguna Lake Water System, and the Antipolo Water System.

Philippine Manufacturing Week spotlights smart factory technologies, partnerships

Manufacturing technologies took center stage at Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026, as thousands of industry leaders, suppliers and engineers gathered at the World Trade Center Metro Manila to explore innovations expected to reshape the country's industrial future.

MicroSourcing, Beepo deepen Clark push with 400 jobs

MicroSourcing and Beepo are doubling down on Clark, opening a new service delivery center that will create up to 400 jobs as outsourcing firms increasingly expand beyond Metro Manila in search of talent, resilience and room to grow.

Jollibee Group Foundation’s farmer-led agri-tech initiative wins top CSR recognition

The Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) has been conferred the Outstanding CSR Project in Enterprise Development award at the 2026 League of Corporate Foundations CSR Guild Awards for its Agri-Tech Facilitators (ATF) Program, an initiative centered on the principle that agricultural innovation delivers lasting impact when driven by farmers themselves.

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