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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has taken another significant step in advancing the digital transformation of Filipino Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a new partnership with Converge ICT Solutions Inc. formalized with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). As part of DTI’s broader push to equip MSMEs for the digital economy, the […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. urged closer integration between the country’s hydropower and agriculture strategies, saying water-based energy projects can simultaneously advance food security, rural development, and the Philippines’ long-term renewable energy goals. Speaking at the 3rd Philippine Hydro Summit & Exhibition in Manila, Tiu Laurel said the country cannot meet its clean-energy ambitions—35 […]
In a bold affirmation of accountability and justice, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has transformed seized assets into meaningful gains for the nation, generating ₱38,211,710 from the sealed-bidding public auction of motor vehicles linked to the Discaya Family. This milestone underscores that violations of the law carry consequences, and that the Filipino people ultimately benefit […]
The Department of Agriculture, through the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), has joined forces with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to fast-track the rehabilitation of Bicol’s abaca industry after Super Typhoon Uwan left the region’s signature crop in ruins. Uwan’s onslaught devastated what has long been Bicol’s second agricultural lifeline after coconut. […]
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan capped his first 100 days in office with reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, accelerating regulatory processes, and improving service for electricity consumers.Juan, who assumed office on August 11, said his vision of a “New ERC” is focused on streamlined procedures, stronger technical capability, and […]
Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla emphasized the Philippines’ commitment to responsible and innovative mineral development as the transition to a low-carbon economy accelerates worldwide. In his opening address at the Philippines–Sweden Smart Mining Forum, Lotilla highlighted that the Philippines, as a resource-rich country, has both a responsibility and an opportunity to adapt to this shift, ensuring […]
Every seven kilograms of plastic trash collected can now be exchanged for a P100 gift certificate as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has partnered with homegrown restaurant company Jollibee Foods Corporation for a Plastic Waste Recovery and Rewards Program aimed at strengthening community engagement in waste collection and disposal.The collaboration is envisioned to increase […]
Thousands of workers in Central Luzon’s premier economic zone are set to enjoy rice priced at ₱20 per kilo, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s flagship food security initiative. The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Clark Development Corporation (CDC) are rolling out the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program on December 1, bringing affordable rice and other […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco met with officials of Reyna ng Turismo Pilipinas, an LGBTQIA+ beauty pageant, to explore potential collaborations aimed at promoting gender diversity and inclusivity within the tourism sector. Headed by its National Director and Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 Dia Mate, the Reyna ng Turismo Pilipinas was originally launched as […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque reported stable prices and adequate supply of basic necessities in Cebu City after leading market inspections recently. The initiative was part of the agency’s intensified nationwide monitoring efforts following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a state of national calamity due to Typhoons Tino and Uwan. […]