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Faster cargo release, more efficient trade processes, and stronger border protection are among the goals driving the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) continuing modernization efforts. To support these reforms, Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led a delegation to Japan recently to gain insights into advanced customs technologies, digital systems, and operational practices that can help improve the delivery […]
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza called on all BIR personnel to think and work as data professionals, emphasizing the importance of responsible data management and effective communication during the Bureau’s 37th National Statistics Month Forum held at the BIR National Office in Quezon City. “I envision every BIR revenuer thinking and […]
Just over two weeks before leaders gather at the Philippine International Convention Center, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is letting music carry the Chairship’s message. The Nation’s Girl Group BINI recently released the music video for “Sama-Sama Tayo,” a song that pays homage to the Philippines’ hosting of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) is turning to innovative property leasing agreements to address classroom shortages, citing recent successful implementations in Baliwag City, Bulacan, and Marikina City as models for accelerating learning space expansion for public school learners. Faced with urban classroom congestion, DepEd has expanded its infrastructure strategy to include the leasing of available, […]
In a major push for food security and innovative learning, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and Education Secretary Sonny Angara, together with the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA), officially launched the nationwide school-based hydroponics project at Las Piñas National High School and Parañaque National High School. The initiative, part of the “Agri Tayo, Lab for All” program, […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) is mobilizing teachers, tutors, and parents nationwide to strengthen mathematics learning recovery through the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Mathematics Program, with schools preparing to provide targeted interventions for learners who need additional support in mathematics. Under DepEd Memorandum No. 060, s. 2026, ARAL Mathematics is being implemented in […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara observed firsthand how a large urban campus can maintain a zero-incident safety record, as he inspected the security protocols and learner protection programs of Lakan Dula High School. The inspection is part of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) ongoing school audits to enhance safety measures across all schools nationwide. Lakan Dula […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has eased the requirements for updating computerized accounting systems, cash register machines, point-of-sale systems, and other electronic invoicing systems, giving businesses more time to comply with the new creditable withholding tax (CWT) invoicing rules. Under Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 112-2026, issued on October 22, 2026, the BIR clarified […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assured consumers that prices for DTI-supervised Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities (BNPCs) will remain stable, with no price increases for items on the agency’s official monitoring list until December 31, 2026. The agency also confirmed that supplies of these essential goods remain sufficient to meet household needs nationwide. […]
Filipino produce is making a compelling case for a bigger place at the global table, with the country’s agricultural delegation generating $17.5 million in total export sales at Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) 2026, underscoring the growing international appetite for Philippine-grown commodities. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the export sales as of September 15 highlights […]