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Consistent with the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., of improving revenue collection and strengthening border protection, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) concluded the first month of 2026 by surpassing its revenue target for January, and successfully conducting several operations against large-scale and high-value smuggling activities. For January 2026, the BOC collected P80.744 billion and […]
The Commission on Audit (COA) concluded its Compliance Audit Exit Conference for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 with Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera and key officials of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB). The COA group is composed of Supervising Auditor Amado Ablao, Audit Team Leader Richard Banate, and Audit Team Member Maria Racelle Adel. The conference […]
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) resolutely continues its investigation into the flood control project anomalies, securing another freeze order against assets linked to the scheme. The Court of Appeals issued a Freeze Order against the bank accounts of two contractors that secured the majority of flood control projects implemented in the Province of Bulacan, which […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) expanded “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, the flagship food security program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in Pampanga as the government moves to keep rice affordable while strengthening farm-to-market infrastructure. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the rollout alongside Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda, former President and now Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Globe Telecom, Inc. formally turned over their Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) recently, marking a renewed commitment to disaster preparedness and response in Metro Manila. The agreement, effective until October 14, 2027, reinforces their shared commitment to disaster preparedness and response in Metro Manila. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has received a letter of appreciation from FedEx, recognizing the Bureau’s timely action that helped speed up the movement of cargo and, in turn, get parcels and everyday goods to people faster through Clark International Airport.In a letter addressed to BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, FedEx Philippines Managing Director Maribeth Espinosa […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. brought the Department of Agriculture’s farm-to-market push to the ground, leading the launch of two major projects in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro —initiatives designed to lift farm incomes, cut post-harvest losses, and strengthen food security in one of the country’s key food-producing provinces. At the center is the Oriental Mindoro […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved a resolution that adopts significant amendments to the Magna Carta for Residential Electricity Consumers. These changes aim to enhance consumers’ fundamental right to electric service and introduce more flexible, transparent, and consumer-friendly rules regarding bill deposits and refunds. The amendments were adopted in accordance with the Commission’s mandate under […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) thwarted another attempt to smuggle illegal drugs into the country after intercepting approximately 8.197 kilograms of suspected cocaine from an arriving passenger at NAIA Terminal 3, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to intensify the government’s anti-illegal drugs campaign. X-ray screening of […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has initiated the issuance of Show Cause Orders (SCOs) against Solar Para Sa Bayan Corp. (SPSB) in response to consumer complaints and reports of violations of ERC rules and regulations. These include allegations of unauthorized operations and the imposition of power rates without prior approval from the Commission. The ERC […]