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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto called on American companies to ensure that their investments in the Philippines create jobs, develop Filipino talent, and contribute to shared prosperity. “That is the partnership we want—not just one business mission, but generations of investment, innovation, jobs, and shared prosperity between the Philippines and the United States,” Recto told American […]
What appeared to be ordinary water pressure equipment was found concealing approximately 925 grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as “shabu,” with an estimated value of ₱6.29 million. The Bureau of Customs (BOC)–Port of Clark, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. underscored the vital role of the Philippine Sugar Technologists Association (PhilSuTech) in helping the sugarcane industry turn science and innovation into higher productivity, better incomes, and greater resilience. Speaking at the 72nd PhilSuTech Annual National Convention in Cebu City, Tiu Laurel said the association’s expertise will be increasingly important […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), led by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, called for structural and operational reforms in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) to strengthen market flexibility and support the country’s transition toward a more resilient and inclusive energy future during the Electricity Market Exchanges (EMX) 2026 at the Solaire Resort […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is strengthening its safeguards over seized, forfeited, and abandoned goods through enhanced monitoring, security, personnel deployment, and inter-agency coordination, following a memorandum signed by BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno directing concerned offices to further strengthen the security and accountability of goods under customs custody. Pursuant to Nepomuceno’s directive, a series of […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking for ways to help vegetable farmers minimize losses as persistent rains in Benguet damage crops, disrupt trading, and weaken demand for fresh produce. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. directed the DA regional office to immediately assess the situation and take the necessary steps to assist vegetable farmers […]
In a significant move to enhance local development, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto handed over a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) totaling P265 million to Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro. The allocation, from the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF), targets critical provincial projects in energy, healthcare, and farm-to-market road initiatives, marking a pivotal step in the National […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) welcomed the formation of the United Ube PH Association Inc., a national organization that brings together farmers, cooperatives, growers, processors, traders, exporters, researchers, the academe, government agencies, and other industry players to give Philippine ube a stronger voice and a bigger market. The federation grew out of the Ube Industry […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), through Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 89-2026, extended to August 17, 2026, specified statutory tax deadlines falling from August 10 to 16, 2026, for taxpayers under Revenue District Offices (RDOs) affected by the continued heavy rainfall brought about by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat. The Circular covers 58 BIR […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto turned to family history as he urged a hundred Presidential Scholars in Dumaguete City to persevere in their studies, telling them that education can change not only one life, but the course of an entire family. Speaking before the scholars, Recto recalled the story of his grandfather, the late statesman Claro […]