3pm new cut-off time for filing goods declaration, SAD
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now implementing a 3 p.m. cut-off time for filing the goods declaration (GD) and single administrative document (SAD). The cut-off time was implemented starting…
Exporters eye local, new overseas markets
Some exporters have been tapping the local market and penetrating more overseas markets to deal with the decline in sales for already a decade following the global financial crisis. Dr.…
Free resource for SMEs on rules of origins and FTAs now available-WTO
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can now refer to a new free searchable database on rules of origin requirements and free trade agreements (FTAs) to grow their exports by helping…
Agri dept presses Japan for zero tariff on banana
The Philippines has reiterated its request for Japan to cut tariffs on Philippine bananas to zero. During the bilateral meeting of the Philippines and Japan in Brunei on October 16,…
PCC: MSMEs must know and exercise their rights under PH Competition Act
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is encouraging micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to become familiar with the Philippine Competition Act (PCA) and go to the PCC if they believe…
LGUs urged to participate in QBO model
A trade official is encouraging the local government units (LGUs) to participate in the country's initiative to develop the startup sector and to enhance the local entrepreneurs' ability to create…
MSMEs urged to protect intellectual property rights
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has called anew the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to protect their intellectual property rights (IPR), underscoring the importance of trademark in…
e2m to soon recognize declarants other than customs broker
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is restructuring its electronic-to-mobile (e2m) system to finally enable implementation of an order that will allow individuals, other than customs brokers, to act as declarant…
DOST’s One Expert pool offers technical aid, consultancy services for MSMEs
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) intending to expand their businesses can avail of technical assistance and consultancy services offered by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). One Expert,…
Integration of SPS certificates into TradeNet ongoing
The Department of Finance (DOF) and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) are working closely with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to integrate the process of issuing DA permits…
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