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Newly crowned Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) Champion Leboy Atencio, together with his team, proudly presented his hard-earned title belt to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera during a courtesy visit at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. Also present were BOCS Division Chief Rodil Manaog and Assistant Chief Kenner So, who […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and its Regional Field Offices simultaneously launched the 2026 National Farmers and Fisherfolk’s Month (NFFM) marking the start of a nationwide celebration honoring farmers and fisherfolk. This year’s theme, “Pagbibigay-pugay para sa magsasaka’t mangingisda sa gitna ng hamon at krisis,” highlights the farmers and fisherfolk’s resilience and commitment to ensuring […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), led by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, inspected an estimated ₱136.92 million worth of misdeclared, regulated, and prohibited goods at the Port of Manila, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding national borders and protecting public welfare. The operation was conducted in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify efforts […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA), led by Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., is stepping up market interventions as palay prices weaken in several major producing provinces, even as the main harvest season draws close to completion. During a consultative meeting with rice industry stakeholders, the DA noted that with about 77 percent of the national […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recorded its highest cumulative surplus for the January to April period in the past 10 years, with total collections reaching ₱325.808 billion—exceeding its target of ₱314.660 billion by ₱11.148 billion or 3.5%. This reflects a growth of ₱19.729 billion or 6.4% compared to the same period in 2025, underscoring the […]
A stronger rice harvest is expected in the current dry season, while agriculture officials are also expressing optimism that higher farmgate palay prices will translate into improved planting intentions for the next cropping cycle. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the recent recovery in palay prices is restoring confidence among farmers after a period […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the resumption of the operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao grids effective May 1, 2026. The WESM is the electricity trading market where power generators sell electricity and distribution utilities, electric cooperatives, and suppliers buy power when needed. Prices in […]
Senior High School (SHS) graduates gained a big advantage in finding jobs as the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) opened a dedicated Green Lane at the nationwide Labor Day Job Fair. The DepEd-DOLE cooperation gave SHS graduates faster entry to the workforce giving the opportunity for young breadwinners to […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is implementing a coordinated, data-informed preparedness plan to help the agriculture sector manage potential dry conditions associated with a possible El Niño later in 2026. The plan builds on lessons from the 2024 dry spell and focuses on readiness, coordination, and timely interventions. At the center of the preparations are […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) turned over to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) the custody of the 19 motor vehicles, including two (2) utility task vehicles (UTVs), linked to the Discaya family, following the completion of Customs enforcement actions and in accordance with established procedures. The 19 units form part of a total of […]