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Nitori Chairman Akio Nitori and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos led the distribution of P7.5 million worth of in-kind donations to some 1,000 families in Malapatan, Sarangani who were affected by the recent earthquake. The affected residents received P7.5 million worth of material donations in the form of about 8,000 high-quality Nitori beddings, blankets, pillow sheets, […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), led by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, engaged members of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) in a dialogue on the Commission’s ongoing regulatory reforms, highlighting initiatives that promote a more reliable, efficient, and investment-friendly power sector. The dialogue provided a venue for the ERC to […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) are shifting into high gear against the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI), rolling out drones, chemical spraying, financial aid, and long-term biological controls to contain an outbreak threatening the country’s sugar industry, particularly in Negros Island and Western Visayas. The DA has earmarked P35 […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has officially named global P-Pop powerhouse SB19 as the Philippines’ newest Tourism Ambassadors, recognizing the group not only as a source of national pride, but as one of the country’s finest representatives of Filipino culture. The announcement follows a subtle digital activation over the weekend that gave A’TIN, SB19’s global […]
The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) accelerated the government’s farm modernization program in the first half of 2026, deploying more than 1,700 farm machines nationwide as the country edges closer to the mechanization levels needed to make rice farming more productive, resilient and profitable. As of June 30, PhilMech had delivered 1,731 […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered to expedite the construction of the Northbound Interchange Ramp of the Batino Bridge along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) in Calamba City, Laguna. Marcos gave the directive to alleviate the heavy traffic experienced by motorists, especially large trucks plying the area. According to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, the road […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has secured the conviction of four individuals in two separate smuggling cases before the Regional Trial Court of Manila, reaffirming its commitment to protecting government revenues, securing the country’s borders, supporting legitimate businesses, and holding those involved in illicit trade accountable. In the first case, the court convicted an individual […]
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), backed by the Department of Agriculture (DA), is stepping up efforts to secure fresh funding to keep its goal of planting 100 million coconut palms by 2028 on schedule, a nationwide push aimed at reviving the country’s coconut industry and raising incomes for millions of farming families. The massive planting […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) recognized outstanding distribution utilities, power generation companies, and energy solution providers for their commitment to regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and innovation during its 25th Anniversary celebration recently. Through the conferment of plaques of recognition, the ERC highlighted the vital role of industry partners in advancing a transparent, accountable, and consumer-centered […]
Reinforcing its commitment to ensuring the efficient movement of goods across the country’s gateways, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, constituted a Technical Working Group (TWG)/Task Force to strengthen coordination in addressing operational challenges affecting major seaports and airports nationwide. Prior to the issuance of the Customs Special Order, […]