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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a major effort to develop locally produced animal vaccines, betting on homegrown science to protect the livestock industry from devastating disease outbreaks and strengthen the country’s food security. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the signing of an agreement establishing the Animal Vaccine Development Program (AVDP), a […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), along with other government agencies and private sector partners, celebrated a major milestone in Philippine food exports. The group held a special send-off ceremony for the very first commercial shipment of fresh Philippine mangoes to Canada. The event took place at the Philippine Airlines International Cargo Terminal. Key […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted 50 live endangered tortoises concealed in the luggage of a Malaysian passenger arriving from Bangkok. The shipment was discovered after the passenger’s baggage was flagged during x-ray screening and marked for inspection. A 100% physical examination subsequently revealed the tortoises hidden inside the luggage. […]
Following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao, National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Sarangani province for a briefing last Monday (15 June 2026) to assess the damage and coordinate emergency response efforts. During the meeting, Almeda updated the President on Sarangani’s power situation, highlighting ongoing […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to rebuild the country’s hog population while maintaining stable pork supplies and prices, underscoring the delicate balancing act between industry recovery and food security amid the lingering threat of African Swine Fever (ASF). The Philippines has yet to rebuild its hog population that was estimated around 13 […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) once again received an Unmodified Opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA) for Calendar Year 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year that the agency has attained the highest form of audit opinion and reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability, and sound financial management. The Annual Audit Report (AAR), transmitted by […]
As the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) marks its 25th year in June 2026, the Commission posted year-level gains in just ten months from August 2025, sustaining reforms, accelerating regulatory actions, and expanding consumer relief measures amid global fuel price volatility. Since assuming office on August 11, 2025, Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan led […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has mobilized fisheries personnel and readied assistance for coastal communities after an oil spill from a partially capsized cargo vessel off Badoc, Ilocos Norte raised concerns over potential impacts on fisheries, livelihoods, and marine ecosystems. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the agency is closely monitoring the situation and […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, continues to uphold transparency and accountability in the disposition of forfeited goods by ensuring that proceeds from auctions and other lawful modes of disposal are properly recorded, accounted for, and remitted to the national government. As part of this effort, the BOC has […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, met with professional billiards players, promoters, managers, and industry stakeholders to discuss initiatives aimed at strengthening professional cue sports in the Philippines. Among those present were renowned billiards figures Roel Esquillo, Anton Raga, Jacob “Hammerman” Soriano, veteran sports journalist Marlon Bernardino, and other […]