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RECTO: ECOZONES TO BRING IN P141B IN INVESTMENTS

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed four proclamations expanding two economic zones in Southern Tagalog and establishing two in Negros Oriental and Batangas, bringing to 46 the number of ecozones whose growth was spurred during his watch. “The presidential proclamations covering 46 ecozones are projected to bring in P141.2 billion worth of investments and generate close […]

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DA, DOE EYE BIOETHANOL PRODUCTION EXPANSION

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Energy (DOE) are looking for cheaper and more diverse feedstock to make Philippine bioethanol competitive with imported fuel, while protecting the farmers and industries that depend on the same crops. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Energy Secretary Sharon Garin discussed ways to bring down feedstock […]

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MMDA, 4 LOCAL GOV’T UNITS SIGN MARCOS HIGHWAY PACT

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the local government units (LGUs) of Pasig City, Marikina City, Antipolo City, and Cainta signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen coordinated traffic and transport management along Marcos Highway. The initiative supports the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to pursue stronger coordination among government agencies and […]

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SBMA, SBITC TO CONSOLIDATE SUBIC WHARFAGE FEE

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Subic Bay International Terminal Corporation (SBITC) have agreed to let the marine port terminal operator to collect wharfage fees in behalf of the agency, minimizing the need to transact business to both institutions. According to SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño, the said plan to […]

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DA: PBBM BACKS MODERNIZATION OF PH EGG INDUSTRY

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., accompanied by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., visited the P300-million egg processing facility of Batangas Egg Producers Multipurpose Cooperative (BEPCO) located in Barangay Don Luis,San Jose, Batangas, acknowledged as the country’s egg capital. The facility was designed to add value to the 7 million to 10 million eggs produced per […]

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BOC CLEARS CARGO CONGESTION AT NAIA PORT

“I’m happy to declare officially that the NAIA port congestion is finally over!” Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno made this pronouncement making it clear that normal cargo operations have been restored at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), following coordinated efforts by the Bureau of Customs (BOC), People’s Air Cargo & Warehousing Co., Inc. (PairCargo), and […]

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ERC EXCLUDES SYSTEM LOSS CHARGE FROM VAT BASE

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved a Resolution declaring the system loss charge as an inherent government-mandated pass-through cost that does not form part of the gross sales of Generation Companies (GCs), the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), and Distribution Utilities (DUs) for Value-Added Tax (VAT) purposes.   This measure, which if confirmed by […]

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NEPOMUCENO VOWS: NON-STOP FIGHT VS AGRI SMUGGLING

Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno assured Filipino farmers that the agency will remain relentless in its fight against agricultural smuggling, emphasizing that protecting local producers, securing national borders, and ensuring proper government revenue collection are among the Bureau’s top priorities. Addressing members of the MAGSASAKA Partylist and farmer leaders from Pampanga, Bataan, Aurora, […]

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GAB LAUDS NAVI PH WIN AT ESPORTS WORLD CUP 2026

Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, joined by Professional Esports Focal Person Mar Dominic Almaden, welcomed and congratulated Navi PH. Navi PH finished first‑place at the Esports World Cup 2026 – Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational in Paris, France. “There is now a growing prominence of esports as a professional sport.”  […]

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ALMC BUDGET HIKE BOOSTS MONEY LAUNDERING FIGHT

A P162.9-million boost in its 2026 budget, facilitated by Senator Ping Lacson and then Senate finance committee chairman Win Gatchalian, helped the Anti-Money Laundering Council integrate artificial intelligence in its anti-money laundering efforts this year. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor and AMLC Chairman Eli Remolona Jr. said, nearly a year after Blue Ribbon hearings […]