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Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan delivered the keynote address during the Philippine Grid Forming Workshop Series 5, organized by the Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA), held recently at the Ascott Hotel in Bonifacio Global City. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, and the private […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) unveiled a dedication marker at the MMFF Auditorium in honor of former First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos, who served as the first governor of the then–Metro Manila Commission (MMC), now known as the MMDA.The unveiling of the marker is part of the month-long celebration of the 50th Founding Anniversary […]
The Philippines’ own aromatic NSIC Rc218, fondly called Mabango and sold locally as Dinorado, has clinched silver at this year’s World’s Best Rice Award in Phnom Penh. Out of 30 entries from rice powerhouses like Thailand, India, and Australia, Mabango outshone 27, proving it has both the substance and the scent to stand among the […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) reassures international travel partners that Cebu remains open for tourism. While recent events—including Super Typhoon Uwan, widespread flooding from Typhoon Tino, and the magnitude 6.9 earthquake off the coast of Bogo City—caused localized impacts, core tourism zones and gateways are operational. “Your continued visits sustain jobs, restore livelihoods, and help […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) confiscated more than ₱200,000 worth of uncertified and substandard Christmas lights in Divisoria. This is part of the intensified nationwide enforcement aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to safeguard consumers and ensure product safety this holiday season. The items, confiscated from five of the 35 inspected establishments, […]
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) earmarked P251 million to compensate insured farmers for losses caused by Typhoon Tino. In a report to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., PCIC President Jovy Bernabe said the agency’s rapid assessment conducted from November 4 to 7 covered insured farms in nine regions—from Region IV-A and IV-B through […]
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon sa Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) filed two more cases for preliminary inquiry against two contractors involved in bid rigging and bid manipulation under three contracts in Davao Occidental and La Union. This is in line with the director of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to go after former employees of the […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released the 2025 Noche Buena price guide, which features no price increase on select holiday products following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to keep Noche Buena items affordable. Of the 256 holiday food items across 14 categories, 129 retained their prices, while 95 posted minimal increases due to higher costs […]
The government’s move to impose a floor price for rice purchases by state agencies is expected to set a strong benchmark that will raise farmers’ incomes and strengthen the National Food Authority’s (NFA) role in ensuring fair grain prices, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said. “The floor price is an integral part of the […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) held the 3rd Collectors’ Conference of the year, hosted by the Port of Subic. Strategic discussions were conducted, focusing on fiscal performance, trade facilitation initiatives, enforcement efforts, and sharing of best practices among collection districts. A key highlight of the event was the awarding of Certificates of Commendation to Collection […]