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A stronger rice harvest is expected in the current dry season, while agriculture officials are also expressing optimism that higher farmgate palay prices will translate into improved planting intentions for the next cropping cycle. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the recent recovery in palay prices is restoring confidence among farmers after a period […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the resumption of the operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao grids effective May 1, 2026. The WESM is the electricity trading market where power generators sell electricity and distribution utilities, electric cooperatives, and suppliers buy power when needed. Prices in […]
Senior High School (SHS) graduates gained a big advantage in finding jobs as the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) opened a dedicated Green Lane at the nationwide Labor Day Job Fair. The DepEd-DOLE cooperation gave SHS graduates faster entry to the workforce giving the opportunity for young breadwinners to […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is implementing a coordinated, data-informed preparedness plan to help the agriculture sector manage potential dry conditions associated with a possible El Niño later in 2026. The plan builds on lessons from the 2024 dry spell and focuses on readiness, coordination, and timely interventions. At the center of the preparations are […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) turned over to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) the custody of the 19 motor vehicles, including two (2) utility task vehicles (UTVs), linked to the Discaya family, following the completion of Customs enforcement actions and in accordance with established procedures. The 19 units form part of a total of […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), led by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, together with Commissioners Floresinda Baldo-Digal, Marko Romeo Fuentes, Amante Liberato, and Paris Real, discussed measures to accelerate renewable energy (RE) integration and ensure least-cost power supply during its 29th Open Commission Meeting (OCM 29-2026). The session was conducted in a hybrid […]
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno led the inspection of ₱249.83 million worth of suspected shabu concealed in LED spotlights in Pasay City, reinforcing the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) sustained enforcement efforts in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify the campaign against illegal drugs and strengthen border protection. The shipment, declared as […]
World Boxing Organization (WBO) world-rated No. 2 in the Super Bantamweight Division, Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin made a courtesy visit to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Francisco Rivera. Wonder Boy was accompanied by his father and trainer, Abel Martin, at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. The undefeated Ifugao professional boxer has […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) signed a landmark agreement with publicly-listed Megawide Construction Corp. to develop integrated agricultural infrastructure projects aimed at boosting farmers’ incomes, reducing post-harvest losses, and strengthening the country’s long-term food security. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) aligns with Republic Act No. 7900 and forms part of the government’s broader push to […]
Following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to maintain price stability and protect Filipino consumers amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that there will be no price increase for basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) until May 10, 2026. These products include canned sardines, processed milk, […]