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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is moving to help deliver on a commitment by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vietnamese President Tô Lâm to expand bilateral trade to $20 billion, up from the current $15 billion, while seeking to narrow a persistent trade gap that heavily favors Vietnam. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said […]
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan joined leaders from the energy and business sectors in the inauguration of Filinvest Development Corporation’s first utility-scale solar power facility in Mindanao, marking another significant step toward advancing the country’s renewable energy development and strengthening long-term energy security. The newly operational 20.774-megawatt peak (MWp) […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the national launching of Brigada Eskwela 2026 in Agusan del Norte. The event also provided temporary jobs for members of the local community. The nationwide kick-off event held at the Cabadbaran City National High School became the center of the simultaneous activity in different regions to prepare classrooms for School […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera together with Commissioners Atty. Manuel Plaza III and Angel Bautista, welcomed Philippine Jockey Club, Inc. (PJCI) Chief Operating Officer Allan Abesamis during a courtesy visit at the GAB Central Office. The meeting highlighted PJCI’s upcoming races, proposed innovations in horse racing betting formats, […]
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno is determined to apprehend the masterminds behind smuggling operations as he revisits earlier discussions on strengthening cooperation with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), now under new leadership, to enhance joint investigations and construct robust cases against high-ranking offenders. Speaking during the May 2026 Collectors’ […]
The Philippines formally pledged its participation in the International Horticultural Expo 2027 in Yokohama, positioning the event as both a trade platform and a showcase for climate-resilient agriculture during the State Visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Japan. At the ceremonial contract signing held recently in the capital city of Japan, Agriculture Secretary Francisco […]
Representatives from the Philippine Esports Organization (PESO) made a courtesy visit to the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) to discuss the implementation of GAB Resolution No. 2026-13, a policy initiative aimed at strengthening and revitalizing the Philippine esports industry. The Resolution introduces the Special Esports License (SEL), which exempts foreign professional esports players from participating […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the Philippines is stepping up agricultural cooperation with Japan to expand exports, modernize farming systems, and strengthen long-term food security following high-level meetings involving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese officials. Tiu Laurel said talks with Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture centered on technology exchange, logistics efficiency, and broader […]
In line with the intensified anti-drug campaign under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Bureau of Customs – Port of Clark, in coordination with the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), intercepted three separate shipments containing Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or “shabu” with a combined estimated value of over ₱64.9 million. Authorities […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered the reconvening of the Department of Agriculture’s El Niño task force to prepare the country for a potentially severe episode later this year, warning that the prolonged dry spell could hit crop production, hurt farmers’ incomes, and drive up food prices. “It is imperative that we put […]