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The Bureau of Customs (BOC)–Port of Cebu, through the Subport of Mactan, seized 12 packages containing 247 units of branded mobile phones originating from China. The seized shipment has an estimated value of ₱1,679,617. The shipment, declared as personal effects, was recommended for physical examination after questionable X-ray images were detected. The physical examination, conducted […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is leading the Philippines’ preparations for its chairmanship of the ASEAN Energy Regulators Network (AERN) for the 2026–2027 term with the goal of strengthening the country’s role in regional energy cooperation within ASEAN. During the recent ASEAN Special Senior Officials’ Meeting on Energy (Special SOME) in Panglao, Bohol chaired by […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Raphael Lotilla called on the department’s workforce to remain focused on DENR’s core responsibilities of protecting the environment and natural resources of the nation while enabling responsible development. Speaking at the DENR flag-raising ceremony, Lotilla stressed that the directive from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. remains clear: government […]
Consistent with the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., of improving revenue collection and strengthening border protection, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) concluded the first month of 2026 by surpassing its revenue target for January, and successfully conducting several operations against large-scale and high-value smuggling activities. For January 2026, the BOC collected P80.744 billion and […]
The Commission on Audit (COA) concluded its Compliance Audit Exit Conference for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 with Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera and key officials of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB). The COA group is composed of Supervising Auditor Amado Ablao, Audit Team Leader Richard Banate, and Audit Team Member Maria Racelle Adel. The conference […]
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) resolutely continues its investigation into the flood control project anomalies, securing another freeze order against assets linked to the scheme. The Court of Appeals issued a Freeze Order against the bank accounts of two contractors that secured the majority of flood control projects implemented in the Province of Bulacan, which […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) expanded “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, the flagship food security program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in Pampanga as the government moves to keep rice affordable while strengthening farm-to-market infrastructure. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the rollout alongside Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda, former President and now Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Globe Telecom, Inc. formally turned over their Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) recently, marking a renewed commitment to disaster preparedness and response in Metro Manila. The agreement, effective until October 14, 2027, reinforces their shared commitment to disaster preparedness and response in Metro Manila. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has received a letter of appreciation from FedEx, recognizing the Bureau’s timely action that helped speed up the movement of cargo and, in turn, get parcels and everyday goods to people faster through Clark International Airport.In a letter addressed to BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, FedEx Philippines Managing Director Maribeth Espinosa […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. brought the Department of Agriculture’s farm-to-market push to the ground, leading the launch of two major projects in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro —initiatives designed to lift farm incomes, cut post-harvest losses, and strengthen food security in one of the country’s key food-producing provinces. At the center is the Oriental Mindoro […]