BOC issues new rules for foreign cable-laying and repair vessels

The Bureau of Customs has introduced new regulations to make customs procedures more efficient for international cable-laying and repair vessels entering the Philippines. The Customs Administrative Order No. 02-2026 aims to simplify the temporary admission process for these vessels, which are crucial for maintaining global telecommunications networks. This move is significant because it ensures smoother operations for these vessels, which are essential for laying and repairing underwater cables that connect countries and continents, thereby supporting global internet infrastructure.