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The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Ecology Center recently bagged the prestigious award for Best Ecological Solid Waste Management Practices at the Environmental Summit 2026, held last August 19, 2026, at the Royce Hotel and Casino in Clark, Pampanga. This accolade is a testament to the SBMA’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development as […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) uncovered approximately 43 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) worth ₱292.4 million, concealed in fabric pouches designed to resemble talc stones in a shipment from Afghanistan at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). The shipment, consisting of two 20-foot containers declared as “talc […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has awarded winners of its smartphone application development challenge called “MMITS Bagong Gawi, Bagong Galaw Challenge.” The competition which engaged innovators in creating digital applications that encourage positive behavioral changes among road users is under the Output 2 of the Project […]
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 […]