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Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno shared the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) commitment in supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to capture the global market at the 5th annual ASEAN DHL GoTrade Summit in the Philippine International Convention Center. In his keynote speech, Nepomuceno called for the MSMEs to trust the BOC in its drive to be […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) brought nearly P41 million in agricultural support to farmers in this coastal town of Nasugbu, Batangas, combining production assistance with a major investment in solar-powered irrigation infrastructure. The DA Regional Field Office IV-A (CALABARZON), together with its attached agencies, awarded and distributed various interventions to farmer-beneficiaries during an activity at […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recorded a 100% resolution and compliance rate for taxpayer concerns referred through the Presidential 8888 Citizens’ Complaint Center and the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) during the first half of 2026. Based on consolidated 8888 data, the BIR received 778 referrals from January to June […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the expansion of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) nationwide mental health and well-being initiatives, coinciding with the nationwide observance of Mental Health Awareness Month and National School Safety Week. The initiative featured a Mental Health Caravan held at Marikina Elementary School, organized in collaboration with the National Center for Mental […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is strengthening its efforts to promote healthcare and wellness tourism as a driver of investment, job creation, and regional tourism development, while supporting the growth of the Philippines as a competitive health and wellness destination. Speaking at the 15th Arangkada Philippines Forum, Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay called on business leaders, […]
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) announced the final four official entries for its 52nd edition at the Main Wing of Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong City, completing the eight-film lineup set to screen in cinemas nationwide this Christmas season. The final four official entries are: 1. “Los Salvajes Bravos” Genre: Historical drama Producer: JesCom Films […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) issued Resolution No. 33, Series of 2026, introducing a one-time settlement adjustment to address unusually high line rental charges incurred in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) from March 26 to April 30, 2026, to ensure fairer electricity market settlements and protect consumers from unwarranted costs. The Resolution addresses charges […]
Observing National School Safety Week, Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla led a joint school safety audit and safety drill at Bangkal High School. The event marked the formal signing of a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) between the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of the Interior and Local […]
The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC), has issued the guidelines for the 2026 National Literacy Awards (NLA), reaffirming its commitment to recognize partners that help advance literacy in Filipino communities. Under DepEd Memorandum No. 062, s. 2026, the NLA provides guidance to DepEd Central and Field Offices, concerned agencies, and […]
More than ₱1.4 billion worth of illicit vape products, the largest seizure of smuggled vape products in a single operation in Bureau of Customs (BOC) history, were condemned and destroyed recently, preventing millions of illegal vape devices and pods from reaching the market. The seized goods consisted of 3,174 boxes of vape devices and pods […]