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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said it is seriously taking note of the statements made by Senator JV Ejercito regarding alleged illicit activities within the Bureau, particularly the incident involving the Highway Patrol Group (HPG), and commits to resolve the ongoing investigation at the soonest possible time. It must be recalled that after the formal […]
From a former landfill and once-degraded property, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) transformed the site into a dedicated facility in Carmona, Cavite that brings together programs for disaster preparedness and response, environmental sustainability, agriculture, capacity building, and other public services for Metro Manila and nearby communities. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, together with MMDA Chairman […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has indefinitely suspended exports of fresh purple yam, or ube, to shore up scarce planting material as the Philippines seeks to expand domestic production and turn the crop into a bigger export earner. The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) imposed the suspension in mid-August, covering fresh ube and propagative planting […]
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. spearheaded the delivery of integrated health and nutrition services during a visit to Sta. Barbara Central School on Thursday. The presidential visit highlighted the national government’s comprehensive strategy by integrating primary healthcare access, targeted nutrition, and heritage preservation in a single venue. President Marcos inspected primary healthcare activities under the […]
Continuing its efforts to modernize its facilities and promote innovation in public service, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inaugurated the Metro Manila ‘Love Bus’, an interactive gallery, and the MMDA Annex Building in its headquarters in Pasig City. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the inauguration rites with MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, officials from […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) are turning to satellites and artificial intelligence to help the government spot farm damage faster, improve irrigation planning, and protect food production from floods, droughts and other climate risks. The agencies formalized a five-year collaboration to use Earth observation, geospatial information and space-based technology […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Department of Trade and Industry-Board of Investments (DTI-BOI) are strengthening coordination to facilitate the regulatory requirements of renewable energy projects under the government’s Green Lane services. During a courtesy visit to the ERC office, ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan and DTI-BOI representatives discussed the designation […]
To bridge the gap between classroom learning and evolving market demands, the Department of Education (DepEd) joined forces Tuesday with over 170 leaders across government, industry, and strategic economic sectors to align the Strengthened Senior High School (SSHS) Curriculum and Work Immersion Program with emerging workforce trends. The high-level DepEd-Industry Dialogue on Global Competitiveness, Innovation, and […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are moving P71.52 million worth of farm-to-market road projects in Concepcion, Tarlac to the bidding stage, strengthening transport links between farming communities and markets. The two agencies signed a memorandum of agreement covering four projects with a combined length of 5.43 […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to modernize and streamline its regulatory processes as part of the $60-million Philippines Energy Threshold Program of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The program, signed by U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton and Finance Secretary Frederick Go during the Luzon Economic Corridor Investment Forum in Manila, seeks […]