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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the Amended Rules to Govern the Implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) by Distribution Utilities (DUs) and ERC-Authorized Entities, setting a stronger regulatory framework for the country’s transition toward a smart, secure, and consumer-empowered electricity distribution network. “The new AMI Rules mark a milestone in the digital transformation […]
Filipino game developers recently achieved $4.87 million in confirmed and potential sales during Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, the world’s largest gaming trade fair, highlighting the continued growth of the Philippines’ creative industry. According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), these sales leads represent prospective publishing deals, outsourcing contracts, and co-production projects that […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. vowed stronger government support for the country’s banana sector, unveiling a package of interventions to fight the spread of Panama disease and restore competitiveness in global markets. Speaking at the 32nd Joint General Assembly of the Philippine Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) and the Banana Export Industry Foundation […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with airport security and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), successfully intercepted an arriving passenger from Addis Ababa carrying suspected illegal drugs at NAIA Terminal 3 recently.Suspicious images were detected by the BOC’s x-ray operatives during a routine screening at the Arrival Area, […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has officially declared the Province of Bulacan as free from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, following effective containment of a confirmed outbreak in December 2024. The Department of Agriculture (DA) made the declaration after extensive disease surveillance yielded negative results for the virus in and around the affected area. Extensive […]
As part of its continuing commitment to protect the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and ensure accountability among freight forwarding companies, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has suspended the accreditation of Makati Express Cargo, Inc. (MECI) as a Deconsolidator or Consignee for a period of sixty (60) days. The suspension was imposed following MECI’s […]
In response to the shortage of classrooms, the Department of Education (DepEd) is studying the option of leasing closed private schools and other building as temporary learning facilities. In 2022, the DepEd reported a shortage of 165,000 classrooms. DepEd’s Office of the Undersecretary for Strategic Management (OUSM) recently worked with the Student First Coalition (SFC) […]
Acting on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for tighter market watch, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) inspected a supermarket in Guadalupe to ensure that Undas-related goods remain adequately supplied and fairly priced. During the inspection, DTI monitoring teams checked the prices and supply of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs), particularly candles and […]
The Department of Agriculture will take over starting 2026 from the Department of Public Works and Highways the development of farm-to-market roads—vital infrastructure that drives rural economies, lowers production costs, and brings prosperity to the countryside. The move signals a more focused approach to agricultural lifelines, ensuring every kilometer built directly supports farming communities. Agriculture […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) proudly unveiled the Muslim-Friendly Travelogue of the Philippines, a three-volume publication that showcases the beauty, diversity, and inclusivity of the country through the lens of Muslim-friendly travel. This milestone launched at the DOT Central Office reinforces the Philippines’ growing recognition as one of the top rising Muslim-friendly non-OIC destinations—a testament […]