imports

BOC missed 2025 revenue goal amid import slowdown 

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected over P930 billion in revenues in 2025, coming in…

PH trade deficit shrank by 29% in Nov

A sustained growth in export sales, coupled with softer imports, slashed the country’s trade deficit…

BIZ BUZZ: Pork imports still a go

The holiday festivities are far from over—and so is the spread of fake news. A…

Typhoons disrupt ocean freight activity—report

Typhoons disrupted sea operations across Southeast Asia in October, resulting in major shipment delays. According…

Declining import volumes threaten customs collections

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) flagged a growing pressure on revenues as import volumes had…

PH reimposes import ban on dutch poultry

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has temporarily banned the entry of poultry imports from the…

DA lifts ban on poultry imports from New Zealand

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the ban on importing poultry from New Zealand…

Hog fever, strong demand boosted meat imports

The ongoing outbreak of African swine fever and strong demand for processed food products drove…

Importation allowed amid ban on local fishing 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has authorized the importation of fish and aquatic products during…

Diversified demand jacked up milk imports in H1

Philippine dairy imports increased by 4.6 percent in the six months ending June, as demand…