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RECTO LAUDS LIMA ECOZONE EXPANSION IN BATANGAS

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the expansion of Lima Technology Center-Special Economic Zone in Batangas, opening additional land for businesses that can bring more jobs, investments and income opportunities to the province. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto lauded the President’s approval as part of the administration’s economic expansion efforts to position the Philippines as a […]

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DA OPENS RICE PROCESSING FACILITY IN NUEVA ECIJA

The Department of Agriculture (DA) turned over a ₱65.6-million rice processing facility to a farmers’ cooperative in Nueva Ecija, providing local rice growers access to modern milling and drying equipment aimed at reducing postharvest losses, improving grain quality, and increasing the value of their harvests. Agriculture Undersecretary for Rice Industry Development Engr. Christopher Morales and […]

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DEPED: LAPTOPS CAN BE BRICKED IF SOLD OR PAWNED

Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the Department of Education (DepEd) has put strict safeguards in place to ensure that over 231,000 newly procured teacher laptops are distributed fairly and protected against illegal transfers or misuse.  Speaking at a Malacañang press qbriefing on Tuesday, Angara highlighted the massive scope of the computerization rollout, which runs from […]

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DA COMPLETES P30M KALINGA WATER IMPOUNDING PROJECT

The Department of Agriculture (DA) completed a P30-million small water impounding project in Tabuk City, Kalinga, expected to provide more reliable irrigation to 35 farmers cultivating 85 hectares and help cushion agricultural production against another spell of drought. The Bulo-Magasusu Small Water Impounding Project in Barangay Bulo is part of the government’s broader effort to […]

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ERC DRAFTS SECONDARY PRICE CAP FOR RESERVE MARKET

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), as part of its preparation for the resumption of the redesigned Reserve Market, issued for public comment a draft resolution establishing a Secondary Price Cap (SPC) in the Reserve or Ancillary Service (AS) Market of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM).  The proposal aims to protect consumers against sustained elevated […]

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691 BIR PERSONNEL GET PROMOTIONS

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), led by Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza, held a mass oath-taking ceremony for 691 newly promoted officials and employees at the BIR National Office, with promotees from various Revenue Regions joining virtually. A significant number of the promotions involved employees advancing from entry-level positions, creating vacancies that can be filled […]

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PBBM, ANGARA ROLL OUT LAPTOPS FOR TEACHERS

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara, joined by First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, launched the nationwide deployment of over 231,000 laptops for public school teachers on Monday, beginning with an initial distribution of 209 Apple MacBook Neo units to 10 public schools in Dagupan City. Held at the Dagupan City National High […]

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BIR EYES ABATEMENT PROGRAM EXPANSION

Four months after the One-Time Abatement Program for Micro Taxpayers was established, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has recorded 3,929 beneficiaries and P266.79 million in taxes and penalties abated.  The results have led the Bureau to study expanding the program to include small taxpayers. Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza said the level of availment shows […]

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ERC LAUDS LAUNCH OF 2 NEW MALAMPAYA GAS WELLS

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan joined President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Malampaya Onshore Gas Plant to mark the first flow of natural gas from two new Malampaya Phase 4 wells. The wells, Malampaya East-1 and Camago-3, add an estimated 222 billion cubic feet of recoverable gas reserves.  They […]

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PBBM RELEASES P8.6B TO 306 DISASTER-HIT LGUS

Malacañang has released P8.645 billion directly to 306 local government units (LGUs) to speed up the repair of damaged infrastructure and restore livelihoods in communities hit by disasters from 2024 to 2026. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the turnover of rehabilitation assistance at Malacañang, as part of the administration’s move to cut bureaucratic delays […]