SCMAP joins other industry groups in supporting the proposed House Bill 4933, the International Maritime Trade Competitiveness Act, being deliberated on in the House of Representatives. As stated in a previous position paper submitted to the House Committee on Transportation in 2021, alongside the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Export Development Council, and Philippine Exporters Confederation, the proposed law would provide safeguards in ensuring reasonable and competitive logistics costs, and allow businesses and stakeholders to be more competitive.
SCMAP statement on signing of amended Public Service Act
The Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines welcomes the signing of the amendments to the Public Service Act, which opens certain sectors, particularly transportation and telecommunications, to foreign ownership. As we stated previously, we believe the amended law will encourage innovation in these sectors, usher in foreign investments, and bring in global expertise and world-class best practices. It will foster competition and drive lower costs in the logistics and supply chain sectors, which play a critical role in resilient and responsive businesses. We believe the amended law poises us to take greater advantage of opportunities that are emerging in the global economy as we move past the worst of the pandemic.
SCMAP statement on ratification of amendments to Public Service Act
The Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines welcomes the ratification of proposed amendments to the Public Service Act. We believe it will foster further competition, enable innovation, and drive lower costs in the logistics and supply chain sectors, which play a critical role in resilient and responsive businesses. We hope that the amendments would help in the recovery of our economy from the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We pray for its signing by the President at the soonest possible time.
SCMAP statement on ARTA letter to PPA on new Manila North Harbor berthing policy
The Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines welcomes the decision by the Anti-Red Tape Authority to send a request for comment to the Philippine Ports Authority regarding the new berthing guidelines set by Manila North Harbour Port Inc. We hope that this action would lead to the deferment of the implementation of this new policy, which will burden cargo owners – and ultimately, end customers – with additional costs without consulting stakeholders who will be affected by it.