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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the suspension of the operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) across the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao grids effective March 26, 2026, as part of urgent government measures to address energy supply risks and price volatility arising from the ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.The suspension […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group, successfully intercepted approximately ₱102 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as “shabu,” concealed in chopping boards during an operation at NAIA Terminal 1, resulting in the arrest of a Malaysian passenger. The passenger, who […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated an estimated 3,174 master boxes of unregistered electronic cigarettes and vape products, valued at approximate ₱1 billion, during an enforcement operation in Navotas City. The operation reinforces the government’s intensified efforts to curb the entry and circulation of unregulated goods that pose risks to public health and undermine lawful […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has stepped up its push for regional food security with the turnover of a P67.63-million rice processing system to the municipal government, a move seen to reinforce the role of Palawan not just as a premier tourist destination but as a critical food-producing hub. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. […]
Trips going in and out of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) via the Sta. Ines exit in Angeles City and Mabalacat City in Pampanga will now be faster following the opening of the Mabalacat-Atlu Bola Bypass Road. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon led the opening of the 1.2-kilometer bypass road which had been in the […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Metro Manila mayors approved a resolution reiterating the exemption from the Unified Vehicle Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) and truck ban for fuel trucks, as well as the inclusion of cargo trucks carrying essential goods in the exemption, in view of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MMDA […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) successfully hosted the Grand Iftar 2026 celebrating the shared values of faith, unity, and compassion. The gathering served not only as a meaningful occasion for fellowship but as a reminder of how the spiritual lessons of Ramadan directly translate to honest and empathetic public service. During the event, Commissioner Ariel […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered all public schools in the country to keep graduation ceremonies simple following the series of price hikes on petroleum products. Education Secretary Sonny Angara signed Memorandum No. 015 series of 2026 mandating that graduation and moving up ceremonies should be modest and without extravagant attire. Angara said this […]
Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera welcomed the Macau Black Knights Basketball Team at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. The team was led by Alternate Team Governor Jacque Ruby. Professional Sports Division Officer-in-Charge Dr. Oliver Evangelista joined Rivera in welcoming the group. During the courtesy call, the GAB chief conducted […]
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the agency has secured a P50-million sub-allotment to roll out fuel assistance to thousands of farmers, as surging global oil prices begin to ripple through the domestic economy. The program will provide P5,000 each to 9,570 farmers who rely on mechanized equipment, based on data from […]