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BIR SUSPENDS EXCISE TAXES ON LPG, KEROSENE

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), through Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 100-2026, is implementing the renewed suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene pursuant to Executive Order (EO) No. 125 by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. under Republic Act (RA) No. 12316.  Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza explained that this new […]

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NEW ASAHI GROUP SUBIC OPENS EXPANDED FACILITY

Reflecting the robust growth of the trucking industry within the Freeport zone, New Asahi Group Subic Trading Corp. inaugurated its ₱50-million expansion facility at the Tipo Hightech Eco Park (THEP) on September 21, 2026. “The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) takes great pride in developments like this,” said SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. […]

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ANGARA SWEARS IN 1,814 PROMOTED DAVAO EDUCATORS

Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the mass oath-taking of 1,814 public school teachers and school heads in the Davao Region on Thursday, marking a milestone in the Marcos administration’s efforts to break career stagnation in the public school system.   The mass promotion across Region XI forms part of the nationwide rollout of the Expanded Career […]

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DEPED ENHANCES READINESS OF SCHOOLS FOR EL NIÑO

In response to the impact of El Niño and extreme weather conditions, the Department of Education (DepEd) is enhancing its operational protocols to help schools cope with rising temperatures while strengthening climate change instruction across basic education, following directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. DepEd’s preparedness strategy focuses on continuous risk assessments, updated contingency […]

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DA LAUNCHES POST-HARVEST INVESTMENTS IN CAMNORTE

The Department of Agriculture (DA) rolled out P64 million worth of farm support and post-harvest investments in Camarines Norte, targeting bottlenecks in production, storage, processing and mechanization. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the turnover of the interventions in Vinzons and Labo, alongside the DA Regional Field Office 5 and the provincial government headed […]

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RECTO LAUNCHES ‘BAWAT BAYAN MAKIKINABANG’ PROGRAM

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto reaffirmed the Marcos administration’s commitment to inclusive, decentralized growth at the launch of Bawat Bayan Makikinabang initiative in the province of Pampanga, highlighting direct local aid, infrastructure investments and key national programs. Emphasizing the strategic importance of the region, Recto said, “Napakalaki ng papel ng Pampanga sa mga plano ni Pangulong […]

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DPWH P644B BUDGET FOR 2027 GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives formally approved the ₱644-billion budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for 2027 after nearly five hours of plenary deliberations. As part of the agency’s reforms and continuing efforts to promote transparency, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered that the agency’s 11,000 […]

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PBBM, ANGARA RECOGNIZE VITAL ROLE OF TEACHERS

The Teacher Education Council (TEC) brought together education sector stakeholders to celebrate teachers and advance initiatives aimed at strengthening teacher education in the country during Celebrating Teacher Excellence: A National Teachers’ Month 2026 Celebration in Manila.   The celebration highlighted a shared national commitment to quality teacher education, recognizing that quality education begins with teachers who […]

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DEPED TO VISIT SCHOOLS PH-WIDE AFTER PISA GAINS

Building on the Philippines’ historic performance in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), the Department of Education (DepEd) has launched nationwide field visits to participating public and private schools to strengthen local support networks and sustain long-term learning gains. The initiative follows a national recognition ceremony led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. […]

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BOC, DOJ, NBI PARTNER VS AGRICULTURAL SMUGGLING

The government has stepped up its fight against agricultural smuggling with the signing of a Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Customs (BOC), and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), strengthening efforts to investigate and prosecute those behind activities that threaten farmers’ livelihoods, food security, and consumer welfare. The […]