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Fresh Philippine saba or cardava bananas are once again headed to Auckland, with a second commercial shipment reinforcing the country’s foothold in New Zealand and signaling that a fruit long associated with Filipino kitchens is gaining traction in overseas markets. The latest shipment by Davao City-based AVANTE Agri-Products Philippines Inc. follows the successful arrival of […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and Philippine Postal Corporation, intercepted 39 international inbound parcels containing various suspected dangerous drugs with an estimated street value of more than ₱41 million in separate operations conducted as part of the Bureau’s intensified border […]
International Boxing Organization (IBO) Oceania Featherweight Champion Sem Japet Enano proudly presented his championship belt to Games Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Francisco Rivera during a courtesy call at the GAB Central Office. In addition to bringing honor and glory to the country, Rivera congratulated and commended Enano for his unwavering determination, his shared plans, and […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced a higher National Food Authority (NFA) minimum buying price for palay and a temporary halt to rice import arrivals in Iloilo during the harvest season, a twin move that should boost farmgate prices and ensure better returns for farmers. Speaking at the inauguration of a P355-million modern rice […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) adopted a Resolution for the temporary suspension of Power Delivery Service (PDS) charges for energy storage systems (ESS) to support power system reliability during declared national energy emergencies. The measure allows qualified ESS facilities to be exempted from the payment of PDS charges on electricity drawn from the grid solely […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formalized a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen border security and customs enforcement through enhanced intelligence sharing and coordinated operations. The MOU, signed by BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo […]
The government is investing nearly P190 million in two modern municipal fish ports in Davao del Sur, aiming to reduce post-harvest losses, improve food security and stimulate economic activity in coastal communities. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., accompanied by Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Acting General Manager Atty. Glen Pangapalan, inspected the ongoing projects […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto urged the new members of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to reject corruption and “serve the people with respect, dedication and urgency”. Addressing the Philippine Public Safety Academy’s KADASIGAYON Class of 2026, Recto reminded the graduates that the authority carried by […]
Fresh off another triumph on the global stage, reigning ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio made a courtesy visit to the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), where he was welcomed by GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera and officials of the GAB Boxing and Other Contact Sports (BOCS) Division in recognition of his […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the audit of the ongoing rehabilitation of the PFDA-Navotas Fish Port Complex, highlighting the administration’s drive to modernize the country’s fisheries infrastructure to strengthen food security, improve supply chains, and reduce post-harvest losses. Joining President Marcos were Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Agriculture Undersecretary Drusila Bayate and Philippine Fisheries […]