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‘Pork prices to go up as DA limits imports’

Limiting imports under lower tariff rate could drive pork prices higher as micro, small and medium enterprises would lose access to “cheaper” imported stocks, meat importers warned yesterday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

China: Religious Regulations Tighten for Uyghurs

(New York) - The Chinese government's revised regulations in the Xinjiang region tighten controls over the religious practices of the predominantly Muslim ethnic Uyghurs, Human Rights Watch said today.The revisions, effective February 1, 2024, focus on "Sinicizing" religions,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Exporters laud creation of customs consultative body

The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. has lauded the establishment of a consultative body composed of the Bureau of Customs and its industry partners aimed at providing a forum for addressing issues and concerns related to customs and industry matters......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Customs revives declaration forms for arriving international passengers at NAIA

THE filled out Customs declaration forms for arriving international passengers at the NAIA Terminals is being revived by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and is now under pilot testing. BOC-NAIA district collector Atty Yasmin Mapa said that international passengers arriving in the country are now obliged to submit […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Pork SRP sought amid high retail prices

A suggested retail price on pork should be imposed amid high retail prices resulting from tight local supply caused by the African swine fever outbreak in the country, according to the Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Civilian casualties rise in Myanmar s civil war as resistance forces tighten noose around military

Civilian casualties rise in Myanmar s civil war as resistance forces tighten noose around military.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Philippines urged to tighten emission standards to protect public health

The government should tighten “outdated” emission standards for sources of air pollution, including coal-fired power plants, to safeguard public health and the environment, a group said on Tuesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Meat imports up 3 percent in Q1

The country’s meat imports grew by three percent to over 270,000 metric tons in the first quarter on the back of higher pork purchases, latest government data showed......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

DA wants to suspend pork, corn MAV

The Department of Agriculture is looking at curbing the country’s agricultural imports by temporarily suspending the minimum access volume for pork and corn this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Customs collections overshoot target in Q1

The Bureau of Customs collected P219 billion in the first quarter as it sustained its streak of surpassing targets on the back of an enhanced assessment system......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 11

SEOUL -- South Korea's export fell in double digits in the first 10 days of March due to fewer business days, customs office data showed Monday. Export came to 13.54 billion U.S. dollars in the 10 days, down 13.4 percent compared to the same period of last year, according to Korea Customs Service. (South Korea-Exports) - - - - VIENTIANE -- Participants in the 30th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Landbank, BOC streamline payment system

The Bureau of Customs and the Land Bank of the Philippines have teamed up to facilitate a digital payment scheme for various customs processes......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Customs lists firms allegedly abandoning balikbayan boxes

Customs officials reported yesterday 16 companies suspected of abandoning balikbayan boxes sent by overseas Filipino workers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Customs collects P884B, files 90 criminal cases

Customs collects P884B, files 90 criminal cases.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Sandigan upholds conviction of TLRC execs over ‘pork’ scam

The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the conviction of three officials of the abolished state firm Technology and Livelihood Resource Center for graft and malversation of public funds in connection with their alleged involvement in the pork barrel fund scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

‘No reason for pork price surge in Visayas, Mindanao’

There is no reason for the spike in retail prices of pork in the Visayas and Mindanao, as the prevailing live weight cost is only P180 per kilo, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura said over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Jinggoy convicted of bribery, cleared of ‘pork’ plunder

The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has found Sen. Jinggoy Estrada guilty of one count of direct bribery and two counts of indirect bribery over his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam – placing him in a position where he may eventually be booted out of office, pay fines and be imprisoned......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Tighter control over rice imports, direct buying from farmers eyed

The Department of Agriculture is seeking tighter control over the rice industry by restricting imports during harvest seasons and inspecting warehouses of traders and importers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

BCCP raises concerns over plans to curb meat imports

The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines expressed concerns on the agriculture department’s plan to temporarily suspend the minimum access volume on corn and pork......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Garcia lifts ban on entry of pigs, pork from Negros Oriental

Garcia lifts ban on entry of pigs, pork from Negros Oriental.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024