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Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto commended the Bureau of Customs (BOC)–Port of Batangas for its record-breaking revenue collection and continuing efforts to make customs processes more efficient for businesses during a courtesy call by District Collector Carmelita Talusan, recognizing the Port’s role in supporting trade and economic growth in the province. The commendation follows the Port’s […]
To expand the market access for the locally produced carabao milk and dairy products of our livestock raisers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) officially opened its newest Dairy Box outlet at the DA-Agribusiness Development Center (ADC) Building inside the DA compound in Quezon City. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Assistant Secretary for Agribusiness, Marketing, […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, welcomed BoxRec officials John and Marina Sheppard during a courtesy visit, reaffirming their shared commitment to promoting integrity, transparency, and the continued development of professional boxing. The meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to discuss their continuing collaboration, particularly in maintaining accurate and reliable […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara pressed for expanded support for learning recovery efforts during his visit to the Visayas on Wednesday. Speaking before over 800 education leaders and local officials at the Literacy and Numeracy Expo in Iloilo City and later before 3,000 educators at the 1st Regional Assembly of Education Leaders in Bacolod City, Angara […]
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza outlined the Bureau’s tax modernization initiatives and long-term institutional reforms under its DARES agenda at the 5th SGV Tax Symposium 2026, held in Makati City, emphasizing immediate improvements in taxpayer services alongside lasting changes in Philippine tax administration. In his presentation titled “BIR D.A.R.E.S.: Driving Change, […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is strengthening measures to protect rice production from the impacts of an intensifying El Niño, building on improved seeds, expanded irrigation, better farm monitoring, and lessons from previous drought episodes. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the country is now better equipped to manage prolonged dry spells, with advances […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) have joined forces to provide free jeepney rides in select parts of Metro Manila as the country ramps up preparations for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings. The initiative is expected to […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) is stepping up its nationwide push to safeguard learners, teachers, and school personnel by rolling out a comprehensive campus safety initiative under the Safe School Environment Audit (SSEA). The SSEA replaces fragmented safety programs with a unified checklist that measures a campus’ overall readiness. It consolidates disaster risk reduction, child […]
For Filipino businesses looking to sell their products overseas, understanding the rules can be just as important as finding buyers. To help exporters navigate that process, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Atty. Agaton Teodoro Uvero of the Assessment and Operations Coordinating Group (AOCG) gathered businesses, industry groups, and government […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto urged newly appointed and promoted judges to administer justice with fairness, independence, and compassion, echoing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s pursuit of a justice system that serves every Filipino, especially the poor and vulnerable. Welcoming the judges during their meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Marcos at Malacañang, […]