Apeco banks on new export-import freeport accreditation

MANILA, Philippines — The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (Apeco) expects to unlock pending investments as the Bureau of Customs (BOC) formally recognized it as an importing and exporting freeport zone with authority to accredit traders. In a memorandum issued on April 6, Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno amended earlier rules to include Apeco