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The Philippines and the Republic of Korea (ROK) elevated their economic partnership, through the signing of an upgraded Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that strengthens cooperation in trade, investment, and economic cooperation at a time of rapid global economic shifts. The new MOU between the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Korea’s Ministry of Trade, […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered a nationwide ground survey of farmer-beneficiaries as the Department of Agriculture escalates its probe into alleged substandard seeds, questionable fertilizer grades, and unreliable farm machinery distributed under government programs. Even before the survey got off the ground, Tiu Laurel said that the DA’s Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) successfully intercepted three abandoned inbound parcels containing suspected illegal drugs valued at P29.712 million during an interdiction operation conducted. The operation was carried out in close coordination with the NAIA–Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group/Airport Intelligence Unit 2 (NAIA-IADITG/AIU 2), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has confirmed that the six cases recently endorsed to the Department of Finance (DOF) under the Anti‑Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act include Customs employees found to have violated the law, reinforcing the agency’s serious and uncompromising stance against smuggling and internal misconduct under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno. While the […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) initiated a preliminary investigation to determine whether increased imports of ceramic tiles are causing or threatening to cause serious injury to the domestic industry. The investigation, based on the petition by the Ceramic Manufacturers’ Association, Inc., covers imported ceramic tiles classified under Harmonized System (HS) Codes 2017/2022, subheadings […]
The Department of Agriculture is opening its doors to young Filipinos looking for temporary jobs staring April, activativating its 2026 Summer Youth Internship Program in what is envisaged as both a workforce immersion drive and a talent scouting exercise. The 45 working day program will run from April 24 to June 30, 2026 under Executive […]
Subic Bay Freeport—The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) released a total of ₱158.9 million to its eight contiguous local government units (LGUs) as their revenue share for the second semester of 2025. During the distribution of checks at the SBMA Boardroom on March 3, 2026, SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said that […]
The Department of Agriculture is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East following a US airstrike on Iran, warning that a prolonged escalation could quickly ripple through Philippine agriculture through higher fuel, fertilizer, and freight costs. At the center of concern is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but critical waterway through which a significant […]
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno reported a heightened nationwide anti-smuggling campaign targeting illicit cigarettes and illegal drugs, which has resulted in the seizure of ₱1.8 billion worth of smuggled cigarettes and cigarette manufacturing materials and ₱760 million worth of dangerous drugs as of March 2, 2026. Speaking during the 1st Flag Raising Ceremony for the month […]
To help improve urban mobility infrastructure, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Global Electric Transport Philippines (GET Philippines) have sealed a partnership for the Electric Love Bus Program, which will provide free rides to commuters. MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes and GET Philippines President Sigfrido Tinga led the signing of the memorandum of agreement […]