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The Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered all public schools in the country to keep graduation ceremonies simple following the series of price hikes on petroleum products. Education Secretary Sonny Angara signed Memorandum No. 015 series of 2026 mandating that graduation and moving up ceremonies should be modest and without extravagant attire. Angara said this […]
Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera welcomed the Macau Black Knights Basketball Team at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. The team was led by Alternate Team Governor Jacque Ruby. Professional Sports Division Officer-in-Charge Dr. Oliver Evangelista joined Rivera in welcoming the group. During the courtesy call, the GAB chief conducted […]
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the agency has secured a P50-million sub-allotment to roll out fuel assistance to thousands of farmers, as surging global oil prices begin to ripple through the domestic economy. The program will provide P5,000 each to 9,570 farmers who rely on mechanized equipment, based on data from […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is moving to lock in fertilizer supplies from key global producers as oil-driven price spikes threaten farm output later this year. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Manila has opened talks with several countries, including China and Russia, to ensure steady deliveries of the critical farm input. Tiu Laurel […]
To further reinforce its partnership with the private sector, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) convened the 5th General Assembly of the Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (CICAC), bringing together key industry stakeholders to advance cooperation and support more efficient customs processes. The assembly also served as a platform to review ongoing initiatives, exchange updates, […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) recently launched the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in three leading public schools in Metro Manila to remove severe financial and bureaucratic barriers faced by graduating Senior High School (SHS) students. The one-stop shop is a response to the difficulties experienced by SHS Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) and Alternative Learning System (ALS) […]
Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, manufacturers of basic necessities and prime commodities have confirmed that they can maintain current prices for the next 30 days, with some able to do so for up to 60 days. This is based on a meeting called by Trade Secretary Cristina Roque attended by a total 21 manufacturers […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led a joint inspection with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) at Agora Market in San Juan City, stepping up efforts to monitor the prices and supply of food and other basic goods. During the visit, Marcos and key officials checked the “timbanagan ng […]
In a major step toward faster and more transparent public service, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) formally launched its new Electronic Certificate of Payment (e‑CP) System, advancing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to fast‑track digital transformation across government. The enhanced platform replaces the previous e‑CP process—which relied on manual validation, limited automation, and fragmented data […]
The Department of Agriculture is weighing a price ceiling on imported rice as global tensions push up shipping and farm input costs, raising concerns about profiteering in the domestic grains market. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the government is studying a cap of about P50 per kilo on imported rice, a level he […]