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The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) accelerated the government’s farm modernization program in the first half of 2026, deploying more than 1,700 farm machines nationwide as the country edges closer to the mechanization levels needed to make rice farming more productive, resilient and profitable. As of June 30, PhilMech had delivered 1,731 […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered to expedite the construction of the Northbound Interchange Ramp of the Batino Bridge along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) in Calamba City, Laguna. Marcos gave the directive to alleviate the heavy traffic experienced by motorists, especially large trucks plying the area. According to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, the road […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has secured the conviction of four individuals in two separate smuggling cases before the Regional Trial Court of Manila, reaffirming its commitment to protecting government revenues, securing the country’s borders, supporting legitimate businesses, and holding those involved in illicit trade accountable. In the first case, the court convicted an individual […]
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), backed by the Department of Agriculture (DA), is stepping up efforts to secure fresh funding to keep its goal of planting 100 million coconut palms by 2028 on schedule, a nationwide push aimed at reviving the country’s coconut industry and raising incomes for millions of farming families. The massive planting […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) recognized outstanding distribution utilities, power generation companies, and energy solution providers for their commitment to regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and innovation during its 25th Anniversary celebration recently. Through the conferment of plaques of recognition, the ERC highlighted the vital role of industry partners in advancing a transparent, accountable, and consumer-centered […]
Reinforcing its commitment to ensuring the efficient movement of goods across the country’s gateways, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, constituted a Technical Working Group (TWG)/Task Force to strengthen coordination in addressing operational challenges affecting major seaports and airports nationwide. Prior to the issuance of the Customs Special Order, […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA), with the support of South Korea, has launched a new digital platform that could transform how government support reaches Filipino farmers, replacing slow paperwork and disconnected databases with real-time data and artificial intelligence. Developed in partnership with South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) and the Korea […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been commended by the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) for its outstanding performance and continued efforts to strengthen customs administration and support national development. In a letter addressed to Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, FPI Chairperson Elizabeth Lee praised the Bureau’s “outstanding performance and landmark achievements,” describing the BOC as “a […]
The flagship food program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, has powered KADIWA ng Pangulo (KNP) to more than P4.4 billion in cumulative sales, highlighting how targeted food market interventions are becoming a key tool in tempering food costs while creating more stable markets for Filipino farmers and fisherfolk. Data from the […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has significantly reduced processing times for key permits through the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) system, in support of the government’s push to streamline approvals and accelerate energy project implementation. During the 24th EVOSS Steering Committee meeting, the Department of Energy (DOE) reported that three ERC processes integrated into the […]