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The Department of Education (DepEd) thanked the provincial government of Agusan del Sur for its “Libreng Sakay” transportation program and free tourism activities for the delegates of the 66thPalarong Pambansa. According to DepEd, these show the concern and warm welcome of the province to the student-athletes. Education Secretary Sonny Angara lauded the officials of Agusan […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has reached an agreement with rice industry stakeholders to set a suggested retail price (SRP) of P53 per kilo for local rice, striking a balance between farmers’ profits and consumers’ budgets. The SRP positions local rice slightly above imported 5-percent broken rice, […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), alongside the Department of Finance (DOF), reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional economic security and sustainable trade during the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit 2026. The premier international gathering convened more than 200 international leaders to advance Southeast Asia’s green transition, economic resilience, and sustainable development agenda. During the panel discussion, Deputy […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) officially launched the ERC Simplify or ERCify, the Commission’s new public-facing digital service platform, during the flag-raising ceremony at the ERC Main Office. The initiative marks a major step in the Commission’s continuing digital transformation efforts aimed at improving the accessibility, efficiency, and overall stakeholder transactions with the ERC. The […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) warned rice retailers, traders, and importers that violators of the government’s newly imposed price ceiling on imported rice could face jail time, million-peso fines, and even business closures under the Price Act. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a 30-day price ceiling on imported 5 percent broken rice to curb what […]
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. reaffirmed the military’s strong support for the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) intensified anti-smuggling and border protection efforts as he underscored the critical role of Customs frontliners in protecting the country against security threats, including smuggling, illegal trafficking, and transnational crimes, during the […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) unveiled the Philippine Sustainable Agriculture Transformation (PSAT) Program, backed by a $1-billion World Bank (WB) financing package, aiming to modernize the country’s agriculture, boost productivity, and strengthen food security. PSAT marks the Philippines’ first project under the World Bank’s Program-for-Results (PforR) model, which releases funds based on measurable outcomes rather […]
To strengthen regulatory oversight and ensure that only legitimate and compliant practitioners engage in customs transactions, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), led by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, has implemented a three-year validity period for Customs Broker registration under the Client Profile Registration System (CPRS), in accordance with Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 05-2019. Under a memorandum […]
Key government agencies met in Malacanang on May 14 for the regular assessment of the execution of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to speed up implementation of administration projects. Five agencies – DA, DOTR, DPWH, DepEd, DBM – handling big ticket programs tackled budget utilization issues to narrow the gap between disbursements and releases. Government […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is prepared to immediately enforce President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s executive order imposing a price ceiling on imported rice, a move aimed at cushioning consumers from surging food costs amid inflationary pressures triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. Executive Order No. 118 imposes a P50-per-kilo cap on […]