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BIR DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT NOW DIGITIZED

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has rolled out the Enhanced Accounts Receivable Management System (eARMS) nationwide, a new digital platform designed to improve tracking and management of delinquent tax accounts, ensure more accurate records of outstanding tax liabilities, and support more efficient revenue collection.  The rollout took effect on September 21, 2026, pursuant to […]

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DA, DALI PARTNER TO GIVE FARMERS READY MARKETS

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and DALI Everyday Grocery are exploring a partnership that could give Filipino farmers a direct and expanding market for their produce while opening greater opportunities for contract growing, following a recent meeting between Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and DALI board director Thirdie Icasas. Tiu Laurel said he was […]

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DIZON CHECKS MALOLOS COASTAL PROTECTION PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will utilize the sediment trapping project of Malolos City Government in Brgy. Pamarawan, Malolos City, Bulacan as an alternative coastal protection measure against storm surge to prepare for possible flooding in the coastal areas of North Manila Bay. This alternative measure will be implemented following the directive […]

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DEPED INCLUDES MATH IN ARAL RECOVERY PROGRAM

To build on gains in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025, the Department of Education (DepEd) is expanding its flagship learning recovery initiative by launching ARAL Mathematics and introducing flexible tutoring models for public schools nationwide. The operationalization of DepEd Memorandum No. 060, s. 2026 enforcing Republic Act No. 12028, or the Academic […]

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ORIENTAL MINDORO IP LEARNERS GET SAFER CLASSROOMS

In time for National Indigenous Peoples Month, the Department of Education (DepEd) inaugurated a new four-classroom building at Banti Elementary School, providing safer and more permanent learning spaces for 152 learners, 132 of whom belong to Indigenous Peoples communities. Representing Education Secretary Sonny Angara, DepEd Undersecretary for Human Resources, Organizational Development, and Infrastructure Wilfredo Cabral […]

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TIU LAUREL: PH EYES UBE PRODUCTION EXPANSION

The Department of Agriculture is seeking P300 million for the initial expansion of ube production, a move expected to at least double output as the Philippines seeks to meet growing global demand for the purple tuber. The funding will double the area currently planted to ube, and is the initial stage of a broader plan […]

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ERC CHIEF SHARES PH GRID INSIGHTS AT ASEAN FORUM

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan underscored the need for responsive regulation and stronger grid infrastructure to support renewable energy integration during the ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF) 2026 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). Juan delivered the keynote address, “Barriers and Opportunities: A Regulator’s Insights on the Future […]

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BIR EXTENDS REGISTRATION SEAL DISPLAY DEADLINE

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended until October 31, 2026 the period for online sellers, online merchants, digital platform operators, and other covered taxpayers to comply with the requirement to display their BIR Registration Seal Badge on their websites, e-commerce or e-marketplace pages, social media accounts, and other digital platforms.  The extension is […]

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DEPED CHANNELS YOUTH ENERGY INTO SPORTS TRAINING

To channel learners’ energy into positive personal development and discipline, Department of Education (DepEd) officials assessed grassroots sports training at Ligas I Elementary School on Tuesday. The visit focused on the school’s arnis club, highlighting the national martial art as a key component of DepEd’s nationwide push to expand school-based sports clubs into positive, structured […]

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ANGARA EXPANDS FREE HEALTHCARE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School communities across the country will now gain stronger access to primary care as public schools become organized access points connecting learners, personnel, and families to PhilHealth’s YAKAP primary care services under a landmark multi-agency partnership signed by Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday. The Department of Education (DepEd) partnered with the Department of Health […]