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The Department of Agriculture is looking at a major infrastructure project that could turn Pampanga’s flood-prone Candaba Swamp into a vast water storage, irrigation, and agricultural transport network, with canals potentially stretching 100 meters wide and reaching 7 meters deep. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the DA has commissioned a P150-million study with […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) sustained its strong revenue performance, collecting ₱664.776 billion from January to August 2026—the highest collection ever recorded by the Bureau for the first eight months of a year. The amount exceeded its ₱659.309 billion target by ₱5.467 billion, based on the Bureau’s preliminary collection report. The BOC’s collections for the […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Klook, Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services, renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a multi-year strategic partnership to grow Philippine tourism. The partnership will leverage Klook’s global marketing reach and extensive network of local operators to drive tourism demand through campaigns such as “Discover More to […]
The government has funding in place to sustain President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s P20-per-kilo rice program through the end of his term, with most of the additional funds released by the President still unused, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said. Known as Benteng Bigas Meron Na!, the program is providing relief to vulnerable consumers and […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Subic, in coordination with its law enforcement partners, uncovered an additional 109 packages of high-end kush weighing approximately 123.91 kilograms and with an estimated street value of ₱204.44 million, following a continuing stripping and inspection operation conducted on the same vessel previously subjected to enforcement action. The […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto inspected the ongoing construction of the Bukidnon Airport in Don Carlos town as the Marcos administration prepares to infuse an additional P300 million under the proposed 2027 national budget to complete the project next year. The new airport, under construction in Barangay Maraymaray, is designed to accommodate jet aircraft and give […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Subic, in coordination with partner law enforcement agencies, seized a total of 98.332 kilograms of marijuana, also known as “Kush,” with an estimated street value of approximately ₱162.2 million following an inspection and search of a distressed sailing yacht at the Subic Bay Yacht Club. The […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) responded to a complaint filed by the National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms, Inc. (NASECORE) before the Office of the Ombudsman against ERC Chairperson Francis Saturnino Juan and the four Commissioners, concerning the treatment of “Line Rental” charges in electricity bills. The Commission welcomed the opportunity to explain its […]
The Department of Agriculture is studying China’s smart farming technologies as the Philippines looks for ways to modernize production, improve farm productivity, and leapfrog technological gaps. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led a Philippine delegation to Zhejiang Huihong Fruit and Vegetable Farm in Zhejiang province, where officials examined digital systems used to monitor crops […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has partnered with Medical Center Manila, Inc. (ManilaMed) to provide healthcare privileges and priority medical services for active personnel, retirees, and their qualified dependents, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to employee welfare. Under the agreement, eligible members of the BOC community can enjoy discounted rates on medical services at ManilaMed. Benefits […]