Philippines operational advisory: 49th ASEAN Summit

11 November 2026


Please be advised that 16–18 November 2026 have been declared special non-working days in the National Capital Region (NCR) in connection with the 49th ASEAN Summit.

During this period:

  • The Bureau of Customs is expected to operate with a skeleton workforce, which may result in delays to customs processing and cargo clearance. Regular operations are expected to resume on 19 November.
  • Port operators, Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) and Asian Terminals Incorporated (AIT), yard and gate operations will continue 24/7, with ACTS online payment services remaining available.
  • Some airlines are cancelling flights or adjusting schedules due to summit-related airspace and security measure, potentially impacting air cargo movements and transit times.
  • Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) truck rerouting measures will apply from 15–18 November, which may result in delays to cargo pick-ups and deliveries within Metro Manila.

We encourage customers to take these potential delays into consideration when planning shipments and cargo movements.

For further information or assistance, please contact your Toll representative. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as required.

Benjamin Bathan
Country Manager, the Philippines
Toll Global Forwarding

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