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Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. urged rice farmers in areas served by rice processing systems (RPS) to focus on planting only one to two rice varieties, a move aimed at maximizing operational efficiency. The call comes in response to feedback from local farmers’ cooperatives operating RPS facilities, which emphasized the need to streamline production […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Clark and the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), seized 712 grams of high-grade marijuana (kush) valued at approximately ₱1.068 million. Declared as “jeans,” the shipment came from California, USA, and arrived in the Philippines during the second week of January 2026, bound for […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is reviewing possible market reforms, including forward and futures contracting arrangements, to help safeguard consumers from sudden spikes in electricity bills caused by price volatility in the power market. Speaking at a roundtable discussion on preventing bill shock at the Bonifacio Global City, ERC Chairperson Francis Saturnino Juan said sharp […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is working double time to finish the expansion project of a drainage system along Araneta Avenue in preparation for the rainy season, Secretary Vince Dizon announced. Dizon wants the project finished before the end of March. “Tinetake-advantage natin ‘yung hindi umuulan. Kailangan lahat ng trabaho itotodo na […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen border protection and intensify the government’s anti-drug campaign, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), more than six (6) kilograms of shabu from an […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA), under the leadership of Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., has expanded the rollout of the “Benteng Bigas Meron Na!” rice program in the Province of Aklan, reinforcing the national government’s drive to keep rice affordable and accessible to vulnerable Filipino families. Tiu Laurel said the expanded implementation is aligned with […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), together with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), conducted an inspection at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) as part of ongoing government efforts to protect Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and ensure accountability in the handling of balikbayan shipments. The inspection was led […]
Under the leadership of Education Secretary Sonny Angara, the Department of Education will distribute bamboo-made school furniture in selected public schools starting in February. This is part of the 15-year policy under Executive Order No. 879, s. 2010, requiring that 20% of school furniture should be made of bamboo. From February to March, the DepEd […]
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has given an ultimatum to Manfel Cargo Shipping Corp. to finish the repair of the Navotas Coastal Dike by February. Dizon also warned the company to ensure that the dike will not have substandard construction. He said a demand letter will be sent by the Department of Public Works and […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in coordination with the Valenzuela City Government, conducted a cleanup operation recently as part of the agency’s Bayanihan sa Estero program —an initiative launched by President Bongbong Marcos Jr. aimed at reducing flooding through the removal of garbage and silt from waterways. MMDA General Manager Undersecretary Nicolas Torre III […]