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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) today signed a Compromise Agreement putting to rest years of litigation over NGCP’s obligation to pay ERC-imposed permit fees and annual supervision and regulation (S&R) fees. The signing, held at the ERC’s office in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, was led by […]
The Philippines closes Tourism Month with a stronger ranking on the global tourism stage, as it becomes the seventh-fastest improving economy in the world this year, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI). The country, in particular, climbed eight places to 57th out of 110 economies surveyed. “This […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), through Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 100-2026, is implementing the renewed suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene pursuant to Executive Order (EO) No. 125 by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. under Republic Act (RA) No. 12316. Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza explained that this new […]
Reflecting the robust growth of the trucking industry within the Freeport zone, New Asahi Group Subic Trading Corp. inaugurated its ₱50-million expansion facility at the Tipo Hightech Eco Park (THEP) on September 21, 2026. “The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) takes great pride in developments like this,” said SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the mass oath-taking of 1,814 public school teachers and school heads in the Davao Region on Thursday, marking a milestone in the Marcos administration’s efforts to break career stagnation in the public school system. The mass promotion across Region XI forms part of the nationwide rollout of the Expanded Career […]
In response to the impact of El Niño and extreme weather conditions, the Department of Education (DepEd) is enhancing its operational protocols to help schools cope with rising temperatures while strengthening climate change instruction across basic education, following directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. DepEd’s preparedness strategy focuses on continuous risk assessments, updated contingency […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) rolled out P64 million worth of farm support and post-harvest investments in Camarines Norte, targeting bottlenecks in production, storage, processing and mechanization. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the turnover of the interventions in Vinzons and Labo, alongside the DA Regional Field Office 5 and the provincial government headed […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto reaffirmed the Marcos administration’s commitment to inclusive, decentralized growth at the launch of Bawat Bayan Makikinabang initiative in the province of Pampanga, highlighting direct local aid, infrastructure investments and key national programs. Emphasizing the strategic importance of the region, Recto said, “Napakalaki ng papel ng Pampanga sa mga plano ni Pangulong […]
The House of Representatives formally approved the ₱644-billion budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for 2027 after nearly five hours of plenary deliberations. As part of the agency’s reforms and continuing efforts to promote transparency, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered that the agency’s 11,000 […]
The Teacher Education Council (TEC) brought together education sector stakeholders to celebrate teachers and advance initiatives aimed at strengthening teacher education in the country during Celebrating Teacher Excellence: A National Teachers’ Month 2026 Celebration in Manila. The celebration highlighted a shared national commitment to quality teacher education, recognizing that quality education begins with teachers who […]