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Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. welcomed Congress’ decision to more than double funding for farm-to-market roads (FMRs), calling it a “game-changing investment” for farmers, food supply chains, and rural economies as lawmakers finalize the 2026 national budget. Under the spending plan approved by the bicameral conference committee, funding for FMRs will jump to P33 […]
As it marks 48 years of public service this December, the Bureau of Customs – Manila International Container Port (BOC-MICP) celebrated its milestone with a commemorative program graced by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno as Guest of Honor. MICP, also known as Collection District II-B, has long stood as a major contributor in fulfilling the BOC’s role […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved revised rules increasing the secondary price cap (SPC) in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), a move aimed at curbing sustained electricity price spikes while maintaining investment signals for power generators. The adjustment ensures stable electricity prices and reliable power supply for consumers while allowing generators to operate […]
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Francis Saturnino Juan vowed to continue supporting the total electrification of off-grid areas in the country following the ceremonial lighting of the Meralco Microgrid Plant in Cagbalete Island, Quezon Province. “Today, we are not merely launching a microgrid power system, a pioneering effort by a distribution utility, but […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) recognized the country’s legendary sports champions at the 2025 Dangal at Tagumpay ng GAB Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in Philippine professional sports. The Dangal at Tagumpay Awards are bestowed upon exceptional professional athletes who have demonstrated remarkable performance, consistently upheld sports integrity, and made significant contributions to Filipino professional […]
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) continues its investigation into the flood control project anomalies as it secures another freeze order. In its ruling, the Court of Appeals ordered the freezing of the bank accounts of major contractors and a member of House of Representatives, for possible links to the flood control project anomalies. The Court […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) marked a major milestone in its trade facilitation reforms as it announced the full digital adoption of the Origin Management System (OMS) during the National Exporters’ Week (NEW) 2025. The event, organized by the Department of Trade and Industry Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) in partnership with the Philippine Exporters Confederation […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing to shift as much as 37,000 hectares of rice land in Nueva Ecija into mungbean production as the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) races to repair parts of the Upper Pampanga River Irrigation System (UPRIS) severely damaged by illegal quarrying. The disruption threatens to slash the country’s summer rice […]
Following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Education began distributing the year-end incentives for its personnel. This includes the Service Recognition Incentive (SRI), Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI), Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) incentive for qualified personnel and gratuity pay for contract-based workers. A total of one million DepEd employees nationwide will benefit […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will begin the rehabilitation of EDSA starting December 24 using the new technology from Japan. This is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to find faster and more practical solutions to repair ESDA without disturbing motorists and commuters. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon […]