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DA TO LAUNCH BENTENG BIGAS MASTERLIST REGISTRY

The Department of Agriculture is set to launch the P20 Benteng Bigas Masterlist ( BBM) Registry System, a digital platform aimed at streamlining the operation and improving oversight of the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”—the flagship food program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The P20 Registry System, developed by the DA-Information and Communications Technology Service, will […]

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BOC SEIZES UK-BOUND LIVE MILLIPEDES

In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to reinforce border protection and ensure strict compliance with customs regulations, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted an outbound parcel that was found to contain eight containers of live millipedes, at a warehouse in Pasay City recently. The shipment, supposed to be […]

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GAB VOWS 110% SUPPORT FOR JUEGO TODO IN PH

Following the official recognition of Juego Todo as a professional sport under the supervision of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera and officials from the Boxing and Other Contact Sports Division welcomed the UGB MMA Corporation and Juego Todo Philippines delegation in a courtesy call at the GAB Central Office.The delegation […]

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KADIWA EXPO RETURNS TO INTRAMUROS FROM NOV. 28-30

The government’s flagship affordable-food program is gearing up for a major showcase as the Department of Agriculture (DA) stages the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) Expo 2025 on November 28–30 in Intramuros, where P20 rice is set to take center stage. Organized with national partner agencies and Farmers’ Cooperatives and Associations (FCAs), the expo marks the […]

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DOT, OPPO PARTNER FOR TOURIST MOBILITY SOLUTIONS

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Millennial Zeal Technology Corporation (MZTC), the official distributor of OPPO Philippines, inked partnership to ensure that tourism remains a meaningful tool for nation-building, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration’s vision. “Through this partnership, we are gifted with cutting-edge technology and Internet of Things (IoT), and we can […]

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BOC, MBC PUSH FOR DIGITALIZATION OF CUSTOMS OPS

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Makati Business Club (MBC) convened recently to advance key modernization initiatives, aligning next steps on digitalization, systems enhancement, and collaborative reform efforts that will further streamline customs operations.BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and MBC Executive Director Rafael Ongpin highlighted the importance of public–private cooperation in modernizing customs processes and […]

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PH RED CROSS MOURNS PASSING OF ROSA ROSAL

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) deeply mourns the passing of beloved actress, humanitarian, and long-serving PRC Governor Rosa Rosal, who died at the age of 97.  A memorial reception was recently held at the Heritage Memorial Park in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, to honor her life and legacy. On the evening of 19 November, family, friends, […]

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DA OPENS LARGEST CRAYFISH NURSERY IN PHILIPPINES

The Philippines fired the opening shot in its bid to become a major player in global aquaculture with the inauguration of the country’s largest crayfish nursery, a flagship project of Farm Fresh Early Catch Inc. built in partnership with Taiwan’s Da Shin Biotech Ltd. and the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources […]

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ANGARA BACKS TEAM PINAS IN 14TH ASEAN SCHOOL GAMES

The 200-member Philippine delegation graced the opening of the 14th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) with the support of the Department of Education (DepEd) and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). This is in line with the sport development agenda of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with the objective of strengthening school-based sports in preparation for young athletes to […]

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DTI, CONVERGE PARTNER FOR MSME DIGITAL ECONOMY

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has taken another significant step in advancing the digital transformation of Filipino Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a new partnership with Converge ICT Solutions Inc. formalized with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). As part of DTI’s broader push to equip MSMEs for the digital economy, the […]