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BOC DESTROYS P1.1M SMUGGLED CIGARETTES IN SURIGAO

The Bureau of Customs – Port of Surigao carried out the condemnation and destruction of 2,690 reams of assorted cigarettes as part of its continuing campaign against the smuggling and proliferation of illicit tobacco products. The cigarettes, with an estimated value of ₱1,149,900, were previously turned over to the BOC for proper disposition. The subject […]

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MMDA, JICA HOLD TRANSPORT SYSTEM PROJECT MEETING

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), led by Chairman Atty. Don Artes, convened the third Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting for the Capacity Enhancement on Traffic Management with Improvement of Intelligent Transportation Systems for Metropolitan Manila (MMITS) project, bringing together representatives from the 17 local government units (LGUs) of Metro Manila, national government agencies, and […]

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DA TIGHTENS DRIVE VS FAKE FARM INPUTS

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is tightening its campaign against counterfeit, unregistered, adulterated, and illegally manufactured farm inputs, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. ordering tougher market surveillance and enforcement by the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA). Earlier, a team of FPA and Police Provincial Office, Talavera and Rizal Police, raided a facility where […]

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GOV’T TO PROTECT 6.5M PINOYS LIFTED OUT OF POVERTY

The Marcos administration will boost protection for the 6.5 million Filipinos lifted out of poverty during the last two years, while creating more jobs, raising incomes, and lowering living costs of the middle class. “That is the marching order of the President: Support the middle class and prevent 6.5 million Filipinos from sliding back into […]

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LTO, BOC PROBE PORSCHE 918 SPYDER IMPORTATION

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) are coordinating an investigation into a Porsche 918 Spyder following the LTO’s probe into the vehicle’s alleged use of an unauthorized plate and information indicating a possible misdeclaration upon importation. Under the leadership of LTO Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao, the LTO acted on a report […]

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DA BOOSTS WARNING SYSTEM VS VEGETABLE SPOILAGE

The Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Assistance Service is sharpening its market early-warning system to get ahead of supply disruptions, connect farmers with buyers sooner, and prevent produce from spoiling or being sold at distress prices. The initiative builds on the initial success of emergency procurement during the height of the Middle East conflict, when […]

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CLARK PITCHES TOURISM PORTFOLIO IN XIAMEN

Clark showcased golf fairways, wellness retreats, adventure trails, education tourism, and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) facilities at the Philippine Business Mission 2026 Xiamen leg on August 19 held at the Intercontinental Xiamen. Organized by the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines (TPB), the event positioned Clark for Chinese travelers seeking premium leisure and study experiences. […]

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SBMA GETS AWARD FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Ecology Center recently bagged the prestigious award for Best Ecological Solid Waste Management Practices at the Environmental Summit 2026, held last August 19, 2026, at the Royce Hotel and Casino in Clark, Pampanga. This accolade is a testament to the SBMA’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development as […]

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BOC, PDEA SEIZE P292M SHABU IN MANILA PORT

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) uncovered approximately 43 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) worth ₱292.4 million, concealed in fabric pouches designed to resemble talc stones in a shipment from Afghanistan at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). The shipment, consisting of two 20-foot containers declared as “talc […]

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CAGAYAN SCHOOL WINS MMDA-JICA PHONE APP CONTEST

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has awarded winners of its smartphone application development challenge called “MMITS Bagong Gawi, Bagong Galaw Challenge.” The competition which engaged innovators in creating digital applications that encourage positive behavioral changes among road users is under the Output 2 of the Project […]