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The Marcos administration will boost protection for the 6.5 million Filipinos lifted out of poverty during the last two years, while creating more jobs, raising incomes, and lowering living costs of the middle class. “That is the marching order of the President: Support the middle class and prevent 6.5 million Filipinos from sliding back into […]
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) are coordinating an investigation into a Porsche 918 Spyder following the LTO’s probe into the vehicle’s alleged use of an unauthorized plate and information indicating a possible misdeclaration upon importation. Under the leadership of LTO Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao, the LTO acted on a report […]
The Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Assistance Service is sharpening its market early-warning system to get ahead of supply disruptions, connect farmers with buyers sooner, and prevent produce from spoiling or being sold at distress prices. The initiative builds on the initial success of emergency procurement during the height of the Middle East conflict, when […]
Clark showcased golf fairways, wellness retreats, adventure trails, education tourism, and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) facilities at the Philippine Business Mission 2026 Xiamen leg on August 19 held at the Intercontinental Xiamen. Organized by the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines (TPB), the event positioned Clark for Chinese travelers seeking premium leisure and study experiences. […]
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Ecology Center recently bagged the prestigious award for Best Ecological Solid Waste Management Practices at the Environmental Summit 2026, held last August 19, 2026, at the Royce Hotel and Casino in Clark, Pampanga. This accolade is a testament to the SBMA’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development as […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) uncovered approximately 43 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) worth ₱292.4 million, concealed in fabric pouches designed to resemble talc stones in a shipment from Afghanistan at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). The shipment, consisting of two 20-foot containers declared as “talc […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has awarded winners of its smartphone application development challenge called “MMITS Bagong Gawi, Bagong Galaw Challenge.” The competition which engaged innovators in creating digital applications that encourage positive behavioral changes among road users is under the Output 2 of the Project […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto called on American companies to ensure that their investments in the Philippines create jobs, develop Filipino talent, and contribute to shared prosperity. “That is the partnership we want—not just one business mission, but generations of investment, innovation, jobs, and shared prosperity between the Philippines and the United States,” Recto told American […]
What appeared to be ordinary water pressure equipment was found concealing approximately 925 grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as “shabu,” with an estimated value of ₱6.29 million. The Bureau of Customs (BOC)–Port of Clark, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. underscored the vital role of the Philippine Sugar Technologists Association (PhilSuTech) in helping the sugarcane industry turn science and innovation into higher productivity, better incomes, and greater resilience. Speaking at the 72nd PhilSuTech Annual National Convention in Cebu City, Tiu Laurel said the association’s expertise will be increasingly important […]