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The government is investing nearly P190 million in two modern municipal fish ports in Davao del Sur, aiming to reduce post-harvest losses, improve food security and stimulate economic activity in coastal communities. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., accompanied by Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Acting General Manager Atty. Glen Pangapalan, inspected the ongoing projects […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto urged the new members of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to reject corruption and “serve the people with respect, dedication and urgency”. Addressing the Philippine Public Safety Academy’s KADASIGAYON Class of 2026, Recto reminded the graduates that the authority carried by […]
Fresh off another triumph on the global stage, reigning ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio made a courtesy visit to the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), where he was welcomed by GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera and officials of the GAB Boxing and Other Contact Sports (BOCS) Division in recognition of his […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the audit of the ongoing rehabilitation of the PFDA-Navotas Fish Port Complex, highlighting the administration’s drive to modernize the country’s fisheries infrastructure to strengthen food security, improve supply chains, and reduce post-harvest losses. Joining President Marcos were Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Agriculture Undersecretary Drusila Bayate and Philippine Fisheries […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Israel Customs Directorate signed a Joint Action Plan (JAP) marking the official start of their cooperation toward establishing an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) between the Philippines and Israel. The JAP was signed by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and Israel Customs Directorate Director General Kfir Hen. […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved Resolution No. 22, Series of 2026, adopting a Uniform Reportorial Requirements (URR) Template Addendum that standardizes how Distribution Utilities (DUs) compute, monitor, and report Transmission and Ancillary Services (AS) charges. The measure strengthens transparency, accountability, and regulatory oversight of these pass-through costs while making electricity billing easier to […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), together with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), marked the completion of the Electronic Invoicing and Sales Reporting System (EIS) Post Management Support Project and the formal turnover of the enhanced EIS during a Recognition and Transition Ceremony held at the BIR National Office, Quezon City. The ceremony was […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has been honored with the Asia’s Most Outstanding Leader for Customs Modernization and Public Service, recognizing his leadership in driving transformative reforms that have strengthened border security, modernized customs administration, and advanced transparent, efficient, and citizen-focused public service. The distinction reflects the BOC’s sustained progress in digitalization, trade […]
Amid rapid changes in the energy sector, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is advancing the Philippine Grid Code (PGC) 2026 Edition as a forward-looking reform to upgrade grid standards, strengthen system reliability, and enable the integration of renewable energy. The PGC 2026 Edition seeks to modernize the country’s transmission system through updated technical standards, stronger […]
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) turned over a total dividend of P820 million during the recently held Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Day at Heroes Hall, Malacañang Palace. This milestone highlights the SBMA’s unwavering commitment to contributing to national government revenues despite changes in taxation policies. The higher tax rate led to a substantial […]