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The Department of Tourism (DOT) is strengthening its efforts to promote healthcare and wellness tourism as a driver of investment, job creation, and regional tourism development, while supporting the growth of the Philippines as a competitive health and wellness destination. Speaking at the 15th Arangkada Philippines Forum, Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay called on business leaders, […]
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) announced the final four official entries for its 52nd edition at the Main Wing of Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong City, completing the eight-film lineup set to screen in cinemas nationwide this Christmas season. The final four official entries are: 1. “Los Salvajes Bravos” Genre: Historical drama Producer: JesCom Films […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) issued Resolution No. 33, Series of 2026, introducing a one-time settlement adjustment to address unusually high line rental charges incurred in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) from March 26 to April 30, 2026, to ensure fairer electricity market settlements and protect consumers from unwarranted costs. The Resolution addresses charges […]
Observing National School Safety Week, Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla led a joint school safety audit and safety drill at Bangkal High School. The event marked the formal signing of a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) between the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of the Interior and Local […]
The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC), has issued the guidelines for the 2026 National Literacy Awards (NLA), reaffirming its commitment to recognize partners that help advance literacy in Filipino communities. Under DepEd Memorandum No. 062, s. 2026, the NLA provides guidance to DepEd Central and Field Offices, concerned agencies, and […]
More than ₱1.4 billion worth of illicit vape products, the largest seizure of smuggled vape products in a single operation in Bureau of Customs (BOC) history, were condemned and destroyed recently, preventing millions of illegal vape devices and pods from reaching the market. The seized goods consisted of 3,174 boxes of vape devices and pods […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA), in partnership with local government units (LGUs) and private-sector stakeholders, is intensifying efforts to expand ube production, meet growing global demand for the purple yam, and create more export opportunities for Filipino farmers. In Echague, Isabela, the DA Regional Field Office II (DA RFO 2) is working with the municipal […]
Upon the directive of the President, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto convened key departments to strengthen preparations for the anticipated Super El Niño, with agencies assuring ready measures to ensure sufficient food, water, and power supply and protect communities from its potential impacts. “Preparedness is not a reason to panic. It is a reason to act […]
In a major push to address the shortage of school mental health professionals in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) awarded scholarships to the first batch of 230 public school personnel under the Learning Initiatives for Nurturing Guidance Associates and Counselors Program (LINGAP). A joint initiative between […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) rolled out the Taxpayer Portal (TP Portal) to Large Taxpayers covered by the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act, as implemented by Revenue Regulations No. 8-2024, expanding the Bureau’s digital services to provide taxpayers with a streamlined and centralized platform for managing their tax-related transactions. The availability and rollout […]