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HIGHER NFA PALAY BUYING PRICE IN ILOILO GETS DA OK

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 […]

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ERC: STORAGE CHARGE SUSPENDED DURING EMERGENCIES

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 […]

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BOC PARTNERS WITH AFP TO FIGHT SMUGGLING

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 […]

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TIU LAUREL INSPECTS DAVAO DEL SUR FISH PORTS

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 […]

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NEW BFP, BJMP OFFICERS URGED: REJECT CORRUPTION

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 […]

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GAB LAUDS PACIO FOR ONE MMA WORLD TITLE DEFENSE

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 […]

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PBBM, DA, CHECK NAVOTAS FISH PORT REHABILITATION

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 […]

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PH SIGNS JOINT CUSTOMS AGREEMENT WITH ISRAEL

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Israel Customs Directorate signed a Joint Action Plan (JAP) marking the official start of their cooperation toward establishing an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) between the Philippines and Israel. The JAP was signed by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and Israel Customs Directorate Director General Kfir Hen.  […]

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ERC STANDARDIZES TRANSMISSION, ANCILLARY CHARGES

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved Resolution No. 22, Series of 2026, adopting a Uniform Reportorial Requirements (URR) Template Addendum that standardizes how Distribution Utilities (DUs) compute, monitor, and report Transmission and Ancillary Services (AS) charges.  The measure strengthens transparency, accountability, and regulatory oversight of these pass-through costs while making electricity billing easier to […]

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BIR, KOICA COMPLETE E-INVOICE, SALES REPORT SYSTEM

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), together with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), marked the completion of the Electronic Invoicing and Sales Reporting System (EIS) Post Management Support Project and the formal turnover of the enhanced EIS during a Recognition and Transition Ceremony held at the BIR National Office, Quezon City.  The ceremony was […]