Illicit goods seizures hit P61B — BoC
BUREAU OF CUSTOMSTHE Bureau of Customs (BoC) said it has seized P61.16 billion worth of smuggled goods as of the end of August.“Our border enforcement actions have (resulted in the apprehension of over) P61 billion worth of smuggled goods,” Leon
Meat imports up 7.84% by volume in first 7 months
REUTERSTHE volume of meat imports rose 7.84% in the seven months to July, led by beef, chicken, and pork, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) reported.The BAI said on Thursday that imports rose to 757.3 million kilograms. Agriculture Assistant Secretary and
Verde Island Passage, the ‘Amazon of the Ocean,’ eyes World Heritage Site status
The Verde Island Passage (VIP), known as the “Amazon of the Ocean” for its highest concentration of marine shorefish biodiversity, is now poised to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. “We believe that this status would not just spotlight the VIP…
Freeport Area of Bataan gears up to lead Asia’s blockchain industry
The Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) is poised to become one of the key blockchain hubs in Asia, with significant developments already underway. The FAB is a 1,700-hectare trade hub located in Mariveles, Bataan, serving as the Philippines’ center of trade
PH aviation sector catches up with “under-investment” in airport development
YOUSEF ALFUHIGI-UNSPLASHThe country’s aviation industry is catching up on the “significant under-investment in airport development over the years,” Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said on Tuesday. Mr. Bautista said the projects from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will secure a sustainable