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Following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to maintain price stability and protect Filipino consumers amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that there will be no price increase for basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) until May 10, 2026. These products include canned sardines, processed milk, […]
The Department of Agriculture is stepping up preparations for a looming El Niño episode, warning that a moderate to strong event later this year could hit farm output, sharply undermine farmers’ income, and slow down economic activity. “It is no longer a question whether we will experience another El Niño after the 2024 episode that […]
In support of the governance reform agenda of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Bureau of Customs (BOC) formally launched the I AM BOC Movement, a values-driven initiative and part of commissioner Nepomuceno’s Integrity, Accountability and Modernization Program, that calls on Customs officials and personnel to take shared responsibility in strengthening integrity, upholding accountability, and advancing […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing public awareness of energy regulations and power rates, as well as encouraging consumer participation in the ERC processes. Under the MOU, the PIA will assist the ERC in planning and implementing communication strategies, […]
Metro Manila is in for a more orderly streets and communities as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority starts its “Yes to Ayos: Disiplina Campaign” with a soft launch in Potrero, Malabon and bares a relatable persona as the face of the campaign aimed at promoting a culture of discipline and civic responsibility among the public. […]
More industry partners continue to express strong support for the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the implementation of Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 01-2026, which extends the validity of importer accreditation to three years, including the Chinese Filipino Business Club Inc. (CFBCI), Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI), and the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI). […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is consolidating oversight of two major World Bank-backed reform programs under a single project management office (PMO), a move aimed at tightening coordination and accelerating delivery as well as raising the stakes for execution across a complex bureaucracy. In a department order signed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., […]
Assistant Commissioner Atty. Vincent Philip Maronilla led the inspection on various illegal goods inside a warehouse in Valenzuela City, including vape-related products, machinery, electronic devices, and pharmaceutical products, among others, with an estimated value of ₱174 million, that were seized during an operation conducted by the Bureau of Customs (BOC), in close coordination with the […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has cleared 14 provinces to begin procurement and construction of new classrooms, clearing the way for on-the-ground rollout of classroom construction. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara announced that supplemental agreements with local government units (LGUs) have been finalized under DepEd’s Classroom Building Program, allowing participating provinces to move forward with bidding […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is accelerating the nationwide rollout of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s flagship food program, “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, as the government moves to temper the impact on vulnerable households of rising costs driven by the ongoing energy emergency. Marcos has directed the DA to scale up the initiative—which offers rice at […]