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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), led by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, together with Commissioners Floresinda Baldo-Digal, Marko Romeo Fuentes, Amante Liberato, and Paris Real, discussed the Proposed Rules Governing the Setting of Regulated Photovoltaic Mainstream (PVM) Tariff for the Provision of Electricity Service in Missionary Areas during its 31st Open Commission Meeting […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) seized an abandoned inbound shipment containing more than 1,200 grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, or “shabu,” following an inspection at a Warehouse recently. The shipment, which arrived in March 2026, originated from Uganda and was consigned to a recipient in Cavite, consisted of two packages […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the expanded rollout of Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!, the flagship food program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in Kalinga, while distributing nearly P148 million in agricultural support to local farmers for 2026. The program, designed to strengthen rice and corn production, aligns with the government’s broader goal of […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, together with Commissioner Angel Bautista and officials from the Boxing and Other Contact Sports (BOCS) Division, welcomed the Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) delegation during a courtesy visit at the GAB Central Office. The meeting focused on the PBF’s intention to become one of […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) lodged formal complaints with the Office of the Ombudsman against several officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and private contractors over alleged irregularities involving eight “ghost” Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) projects in Davao Occidental, totaling approximately P94 million. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the filing […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), led by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, met with officials of the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) and the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) to discuss their proposed Rules for Off-Grid Transmission Wheeling and System Operation Charges. Joining the meeting were MIC President and CEO Rafael Consing, Jr., TransCo Vice […]
Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno participated in the roundtable discussion organized by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, together with key officials of the Bureau of Customs (BOC), where the Bureau underscored its continuing efforts to modernize customs operations, strengthen trade facilitation, and improve engagement with the business community. In his presentation, Nepomuceno highlighted the […]
The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has slapped suspension and preventive suspension orders on five fertilizer firms over alleged violations of fertilizer laws and regulatory policies, amid concerns over counterfeit products, mislabelling, and unauthorized distribution activities. The sanctions followed separate investigations, monitoring operations, and compliance checks involving fertilizer manufacturers, distributors, and product registrants. “The violations […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) thanked the provincial government of Agusan del Sur for its “Libreng Sakay” transportation program and free tourism activities for the delegates of the 66thPalarong Pambansa. According to DepEd, these show the concern and warm welcome of the province to the student-athletes. Education Secretary Sonny Angara lauded the officials of Agusan […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has reached an agreement with rice industry stakeholders to set a suggested retail price (SRP) of P53 per kilo for local rice, striking a balance between farmers’ profits and consumers’ budgets. The SRP positions local rice slightly above imported 5-percent broken rice, […]