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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to rebuild the country’s hog population while maintaining stable pork supplies and prices, underscoring the delicate balancing act between industry recovery and food security amid the lingering threat of African Swine Fever (ASF). The Philippines has yet to rebuild its hog population that was estimated around 13 […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) once again received an Unmodified Opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA) for Calendar Year 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year that the agency has attained the highest form of audit opinion and reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability, and sound financial management. The Annual Audit Report (AAR), transmitted by […]
As the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) marks its 25th year in June 2026, the Commission posted year-level gains in just ten months from August 2025, sustaining reforms, accelerating regulatory actions, and expanding consumer relief measures amid global fuel price volatility. Since assuming office on August 11, 2025, Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan led […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has mobilized fisheries personnel and readied assistance for coastal communities after an oil spill from a partially capsized cargo vessel off Badoc, Ilocos Norte raised concerns over potential impacts on fisheries, livelihoods, and marine ecosystems. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the agency is closely monitoring the situation and […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, continues to uphold transparency and accountability in the disposition of forfeited goods by ensuring that proceeds from auctions and other lawful modes of disposal are properly recorded, accounted for, and remitted to the national government. As part of this effort, the BOC has […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, met with professional billiards players, promoters, managers, and industry stakeholders to discuss initiatives aimed at strengthening professional cue sports in the Philippines. Among those present were renowned billiards figures Roel Esquillo, Anton Raga, Jacob “Hammerman” Soriano, veteran sports journalist Marlon Bernardino, and other […]
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to expand the global reach of its prized Guimaras mangoes, with a new export shipment to Europe and Hong Kong highlighting growing ambitions to penetrate premium overseas markets and create more income opportunities for Filipino farmers. Some 200 kilograms of fresh mangoes from Kokomojo Mango Farm in Sibunag, Guimaras […]
Energy regulators across Southeast Asia moved closer to integrated energy systems as member states reaffirmed strong support for deeper collaboration during the 17th ASEAN Energy Regulators Network (AERN) Meeting. Energy Regulatory Commission Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, AERN chair for 2026–2027, said mounting pressures such as fuel market volatility, supply disruptions, and geopolitical […]
Prices of school supplies remain accessible and competitively priced following a special price and supply monitoring activity done by the Department of Trade and Industry in Baclaran, Pasay City. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque led the monitoring together with Fair Trade Group Assistant Secretary Regino Mallari, Jr. The officials checked the availability, quality, and prices of […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, is transforming confiscated goods into nationwide support for communities by facilitating their prompt and lawful donation to government agencies and partner institutions for distribution to beneficiaries across the country. In support of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to maximize government resources, the BOC […]