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SBMA REMITS P820M DIVIDEND TO NATIONAL COFFERS

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) turned over a total dividend of P820 million during the recently held Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Day at Heroes Hall, Malacañang Palace. This milestone highlights the SBMA’s unwavering commitment to contributing to national government revenues despite changes in taxation policies. The higher tax rate led to a substantial […]

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NEW POULTRY PROCESSING PLANT OPENS IN LAGUNA

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel led the opening of a new poultry dressing, processing, and warehousing facility in San Pablo, Laguna. The poultry facility operated by Art Fresh Chicken Corporation expands the poultry industry’s processing capacity while reinforcing efforts to strengthen food security and modernize the country’s poultry value chain. The new facility can process […]

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BOC, NBI DECLARE ‘ALL-OUT WAR’ AGAINST SMUGGLING

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag and Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declared an intensified and uncompromising campaign against smuggling and illicit trade during a joint press conference and inspection of seized illicit cigarettes at Gothong Wharf in Mandaue City. The activity was attended by NBI Regional Director Atty. Dominador Cimafranca, […]

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RECTO LAUDS PH JUMP TO UPPER MIDDLE-INCOME STATUS

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto welcomed the Philippines’ official graduation to upper middle-income country (UMIC) status, underscoring that the milestone reflects the country’s stronger economic fundamentals under the Marcos Jr. administration and opens the door to more jobs, investments, and opportunities for every Filipino. “Hindi lang ito titulo. Ibig sabihin nito, mas lumalago ang ekonomiya natin. […]

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DA GREENLIGHTS P2.06B RURAL ROAD PROJECTS

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has cleared more than P2.06 billion worth of farm-to-market road and bridge projects for implementation, accelerating infrastructure investments aimed at lowering logistics costs and improving market access for farmers and fisherfolk. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the projects, funded largely through the World Bank-supported Philippine Rural Development Program […]

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ERC DRAFTS OFF-GRID RENEWABLE ENERGY RULES

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) drafted new rules to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy (RE) in off-grid areas, lower electricity costs and reduce the Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification (UC-ME) paid by consumers nationwide. The proposed Off-Grid Renewable Energy (RE) Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Rules set a framework that prioritizes the dispatch of renewable […]

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MMDA-NCAP SERVICES NOW IN EGOVPH SUPER APP

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), officially launched the integration of its Non-Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) Online Violation and Payment System into the eGovPH Super App, providing motorists with a more secure, accessible, and centralized platform for checking and managing traffic violations. The ceremonial […]

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ERC VOWS SUPPORT IN VOLATILE ENERGY MARKET

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) underscored the importance of market-based mechanisms and energy efficiency initiatives in helping businesses manage energy volatility and improve competitiveness amid evolving global conditions. ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan delivered the keynote address at the Energy Efficiency Forum organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Philippines, […]

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DA JOINS PH-WIDE SCHOOL-BASED FEEDING PROGRAM

The Marcos administration is placing agriculture at the heart of its fight against child malnutrition, using the country’s P3-billion milk feeding program not only to nourish millions of learners but also to provide Filipino dairy farmers with a dependable market for their produce. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. pledged the Department of Agriculture’s full […]

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BOC SEIZES P137M SMUGGLED VAPE ITEMS IN MANILA

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, intercepted nine (9) containers containing misdeclared vapes and vape-related products at the Manila International Container Port (MICP), with a total approximate value of ₱137 million. Acting on derogatory information, MICP District Collector Atty. Geoffrey De Vera IV issued Alert Orders against nine (9) […]