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The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) have partnered to roll out free legal aid for DOT-accredited tourism enterprises nationwide and to introduce a privilege card for lawyers in good standing to encourage domestic travel and tourism spending.Launched at the DOT Central Office in Makati City, the IBP’s legal […]
The Philippines is set to gain broader market access, stronger supply chain links, and improved trade facilitation after Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque signed two landmark agreements at the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit. The upgraded deals—the ASEAN–China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 Upgrade Protocol and the Second Protocol to Amend […]
The Food Terminal Inc. (FTI), a government-owned and controlled corporation under the Department of Agriculture (DA), has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) for the development of a P3.6-billion Bagsakan ng Bayan Mega Food Hub (BBM Food Hub)—a large-scale agri-food complex aimed at boosting food security and farmer […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the launch of “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, the flagship food security program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that delivers rice at only P20 per kilo — a lifeline for vulnerable sectors and a new market opportunity for Filipino farmers. Speaking at the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Plant […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has assigned an agreement with Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines and it’s advocacy arm Caritas Philippines (CBCP-CARITAS), Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG), and Taongbayan’s Action for Participatory, Accountable, and Transparent Governance (TAPAT) to strengthen the monitoring of infrastructure projects in the country and protect public funds […]
To ensure learning continuity every time calamities occur, the Department of Education (DepEd) allotted ₱1.35 billion for the printing, distribution, delivery and use of Learning Packets and Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) materials. The initiative aims to give teachers and students the tools to continue learning even if schools are closed. “Ang pondong ito ay para […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered stricter market monitoring to ensure that the P43 per kilo maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) on imported rice is enforced—despite the current suspension of rice importation. “Teams from AMAS (the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service) will visit markets where price increases on imported rice have been reported. […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored tourism’s transformative power and the need to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the digital space as the DOT formalized a partnership with TikTok through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).Delivering her keynote message, Frasco said the collaboration will help local entrepreneurs maximize digital platforms, […]
The Commission on Audit (COA) conducted its CY 2025 Entrance Conference for the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) recently at the GAB Central Office in Makati City.GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, together with other GAB Officers, welcomed the COA team led by Supervising Auditor Amado Ablao, Audit Team Leader Richard Banate, and Audit Team Member […]
The National Food Authority (NFA) started the pilot testing a 1-tonner bagging system for palay, aiming to reduce storage costs, increase warehousing capacity, and improve grain quality preservation. “This is part of our broader effort to upgrade NFA’s storage capacity with minimal cost to the government,” said Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., who also chairs […]