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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a collaborative framework for translating climate and weather forecasts into sector-specific applications for the energy industry, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the link between science, […]
In line with the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure transparency, accountability, and the proper use of government assets, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) successfully raised over ₱102 million through the auction of luxury vehicles linked to the Discaya case, with nine out of the 13 seized cars from the case now sold. […]
Secretary Vince Dizon of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) personally led the inspection of unfinished bypass road projects in Pangasinan, together with Governor Ramon Guico III, Pangasinan 5th District Representative Ramon Guico Jr., Police Brigadier General Dindo Reyes, Regional Director of Police Regional Office 1, PColonel Arbel Mercullo, Provincial Director of the Pangasinan […]
With the dry harvest season about to hit full throttle, the National Food Authority eased its palay procurement rules, a move the grains agency believes will open a wider market window for rice farmers and put more money in their pockets when prices are most vulnerable. The NFA convened farmers, millers, retailers, and field officials […]
Rising international demand for authentic Asian flavors, natural food colorants, and diverse food applications drove the Philippines to generate $3.06 million in ube and ube-based product exports in 2025. This growth highlights the crop’s transition from a local staple to a premium export ingredient in key markets, including the Middle East, the United States, the […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) foiled a suspected maritime smuggling attempt in the Celebes Sea, intercepting a vessel carrying approximately 3,000 master cases of illicit cigarettes valued at an estimated ₱180 million. The operation followed timely BOC intelligence regarding suspicious movements of a bulk carrier in the area, reportedly engaged in transferring cargo at sea. […]
The Philippines gets another global nod as White Beach in Boracay, Panay Island lands at No. 6 in Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Beaches in Asia, reinforcing the country’s status as a world-class tropical destination. The Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best title is awarded to destinations that receive a high volume of outstanding […]
The government is stepping into the onion fields again, this time before prices unravel. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered state-run Food Terminals Inc. (FTI) to begin buying onions, aiming to prevent a farmgate price collapse as harvest season barrels toward its peak. A team has already been dispatched to Nueva Ecija, the […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has formally endorsed six draft criminal complaints against three consignees to the Department of Finance (DOF) for review and approval pursuant to Republic Act No. 12022. The complaints stem from multiple cases involving the unlawful importation of agricultural products, in violation of Section 7 of Republic Act No. 12022, otherwise […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) backed the passage of House Bill No. 6789, which the House of Representatives recently approved on third reading to create a Department of Water Resources (DWR). The DENR called the proposal a landmark reform that will finally unify and modernize the country’s fragmented water governance system. The […]