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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) rolled out the Taxpayer Portal (TP Portal) to Large Taxpayers covered by the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act, as implemented by Revenue Regulations No. 8-2024, expanding the Bureau’s digital services to provide taxpayers with a streamlined and centralized platform for managing their tax-related transactions. The availability and rollout […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno highlighted the agency’s progress in revenue collection, digitalization, and trade facilitation as it continues reforms toward a more efficient and responsive Customs administration. During the recent “Balitaan sa Harbor View” organized by Manila City Hall Reporters’ Association, Nepomuceno reported that the BOC collected more than ₱664 billion against […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved its Final Determination on the regulatory reset of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) for the First Regulatory Period (July 2026 to June 2030) in ERC Case No. 2026-016 RC. The ERC approved a total revenue requirement of around P342 billion for Meralco over the four-year period, P190 billion or […]
In a nationwide push to reinforce secure, inclusive, and protective environments for learners, Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the official kickoff of the National School Safety Week at Cainta Elementary School. The launch convened key national agencies, local government officials, school administrators, and parents to form a united front to bolster prevention mechanisms against school […]
The Philippines marked its eight consecutive year as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026, held at CROSSROADS Maldives. The country likewise secured five other major wins, including Asia’s Leading Beach Destination 2026 for the ninth time and Asia’s Leading Island Destination 2026 for […]
Rice may be a staple on the Filipino table, but earning a place among the world’s finest grains is no small feat. After all, being a national obsession does not automatically make rice world-class. At the 2026 International World Rice Conference in Makati City, the Philippines took home bronze, proving that local rice can hold […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) successfully launched the first batch of the Sports Law Seminar at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Conference Center in Makati City. The seminar was graced by GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, who warmly welcomed the guests and participants. “We believe at the Games and Amusements Board that after […]
The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) are expanding opportunities for Filipino learners through One Education, advancing initiatives that strengthen learner support and create more flexible pathways across education, skills training, and employment. During the Fourth Joint Education Trifocal Management Committee (JETMC4) Meeting in […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expanding market opportunities for farmers and fisherfolk through the 3rd KADIWA ng Pangulo (KNP) Expo on October 8–10 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Organized by the DA’s Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS), the three-day expo gathers 60 exhibitors, including farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs), agri-entrepreneurs, […]
Authorities intercepted ₱496.413 million worth of shabu weighing 73.002 kilograms hidden inside industrial machinery from Guadalajara, Mexico, following the drug operation led by the Bureau of Customs–Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), preventing a major shipment of illegal drugs from entering the country. The shipment arrived in […]