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Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno shared the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) commitment in supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to capture the global market at the 5th annual ASEAN DHL GoTrade Summit in the Philippine International Convention Center. In his keynote speech, Nepomuceno called for the MSMEs to trust the BOC in its drive to be […]
The mayors of Laguna gathered at the Provincial Capitol recently to express their wholehearted, unified support for Governor Sol Aragones as she stressed that she never stole and will never steal people’s money. Led by League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) – Laguna Chapter President and Rizal Mayor Vener Muñoz, the mayors stood together […]
“Sa bawat kabataang Pilipino na nagsisikap para maabot ang kanilang mga pangarap, katuwang ninyo ang Kongreso. Hindi dapat maging hadlang ang kahirapan para hindi makapagtapos ng pag-aaral ang kabataang Pilipino.” This was the message of House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III as he announced that the House of Representatives has provided for an additional P10.06 […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) brought nearly P41 million in agricultural support to farmers in this coastal town of Nasugbu, Batangas, combining production assistance with a major investment in solar-powered irrigation infrastructure. The DA Regional Field Office IV-A (CALABARZON), together with its attached agencies, awarded and distributed various interventions to farmer-beneficiaries during an activity at […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recorded a 100% resolution and compliance rate for taxpayer concerns referred through the Presidential 8888 Citizens’ Complaint Center and the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) during the first half of 2026. Based on consolidated 8888 data, the BIR received 778 referrals from January to June […]
A bill seeking to institutionalize the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Program in a bid to strengthen the country’s bamboo industry and create livelihood opportunities has been approved on third and final reading before the Senate. With 16 affirmative votes, no negative vote, and no abstention, Senate Bill No. 2495, or the proposed “Kawayan Act,” was […]
Senator-Judge Alan Peter Cayetano urged the Senate leadership to reconsider the schedule of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial and prioritize deliberations on the national budget, warning that rushing the trial and pushing the plenary budget deliberations to the end of November can worsen the country’s economic challenges. “Given the Super El Niño, given the […]
Senator Bong Go called for stronger government investment in Philippine sports, saying public funds should prioritize programs and facilities that directly benefit Filipino athletes rather than projects that fail to deliver meaningful value to the public. Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, made the call after presiding over the committee’s post-Asian Games evaluation […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the expansion of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) nationwide mental health and well-being initiatives, coinciding with the nationwide observance of Mental Health Awareness Month and National School Safety Week. The initiative featured a Mental Health Caravan held at Marikina Elementary School, organized in collaboration with the National Center for Mental […]
Quezon City, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Anime Manga Enthusiasts (UP AME) proudly unveils the exciting lineup of competitions and stage activities for AME Matsuri 2026, set to take place on August 14, 2026, at the Open Space between Vinzons Hall and the Student Union Building, UP Diliman. As part of UP AME’s […]