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Nine Ten Drones The AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the unmanned systems industry, particularly in the realm of drones. While the organization has significantly contributed to the advancement and regulation of unmanned systems, it has also been embroiled in controversy, especially concerning…

Stakeholders have urged President Marcos to scrap the PPA's container monitoring program, warning that it could result in a 50% increase in cost of importing goods

The government agency tasked to ensure to eliminate red tape and facilitate ease of doing business in the country has given a go-signal for the implementation of the Trusted Operator Program – Container Registry and Monitoring System (TOP-CRMS) of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). The TOP-CRM

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is eyeing to conduct pilot-testing of its electronic ticketing system in three major ports in the country that include Port of Matnog in Sorsogon and Port of Batangas. In the case of Port of Matnog, PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said it is the Provin

First-hand and real time information on the status of container storage in ports and private off-dock yards will provide shippers and customs brokers the power to properly and effectively manage imported goods that eventually lower the logistics cost. This was emphasized by the Philippine Ports Au

Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL), the country’s largest group of shipping lines and operators, said other countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, among others requires container deposit. AISL President Patrick Ronas pointed this out in a stat

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is eyeing the pilot testing of the digital registration and monitoring of container vans at the two international ports in Manila once it is given a go signal to start. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said the pilot testing of the Trusted Operator Progr

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago accused business groups opposing the digital registration and monitoring of container vans of deliberately spreading false information to stall and eventually revoke its implementation. The Trusted Operator Program – Container Re

The implementation of the digital registration and monitoring of container vans will result in savings of up to 84 percent of logistical expenses being paid by importers, shippers, truckers and customs brokers, data from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) revealed. Citing the 2022 data of conta

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is now on the final phase of the review and test of an online platform that would pave the way for the implementation of the electronic ticketing system for ship and ferry passengers. PPA General Manager Jay Santiago said they are now coordinating with the syst