QUEZON City, Philippines – Starting next month or July 2017, cargoes entering the Manila North Harbor will have to pay an additional 24% cargo-holding tariff. The increase was approved by the Philippine Ports Authority in order to cover what is said were higher operations costs. The increase will be implemented gradually in a three-year period, with 8% being added each year. But consumer and business groups protest the additional tax, arguing that consumers will bear […]