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DA VOWS TO GO AFTER ILLEGAL FERTILIZER TRADERS

The City prosecutor of Las Piñas has recommended the filing of charges against four individuals for violating the Fertilizer and Pesticides Act, following an inquest after their arrest for the illegal sale of unregistered agricultural chemicals and trading such commodities without a license. “We welcome this decisive action by the Las Piñas City prosecutor to […]

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DOTR REVOKES LICENSE OF TRUCK DRIVER IN QC CRASH

The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Land Transportation Office (DOTr), has permanently revoked the license of the truck driver involved in the fatal road crash along Batasan-San Mateo road in Quezon City recently. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the swift action is in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to uphold road safety […]

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DA, DTI CHECK PRICES AT ALABANG CENTRAL MARKET

In a bid to monitor and enforce the Suggested Retail Prices (SRPs) of basic necessities and prime commodities as well as the P45 per kilo Maximum Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) on rice, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque led the joint […]

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DTI PROMOTES PINOY BRANDS IN B2B BEAUTY TRADE SHOW

A beautiful Wednesday morning marked the grand opening of Cosmobeauté Philippines 2025, the country’s premier business-to-business (B2B) beauty trade show, held at the SMX Convention Center. The event welcomed a vibrant mix of exhibitors, buyers, and beauty professionals eager to discover the latest in beauty trends, technology, and local innovations. The opening ceremony was graced […]

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DPWH FINISHES APAYAO TOWN FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT

In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas vision for resilient and sustainable infrastructure, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the Barren River Flood Control project in Barangay Malama, Conner, Apayao, securing homes, farmlands, and vital infrastructure from recurring flood damage. In his report to Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH CAR […]

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BIR INTENSIFIES DRIVE VS ILLICIT VAPE PRODUCTS

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), led by Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., in coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)-Organized and Transnational Crimes Division, has cracked down on an online-enabled illicit vape operation fronting as a legitimate business, seizing 18,811 vape products and counterfeit tax stamps in Guiguinto, Bulacan. The enforcement operation, conducted on […]

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DIZON EYES UNUSED 48 DALIAN TRAINS FOR MRT-3 LINE

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has asked MRT-3 maintenance provider Sumitomo Corp. to fast-track the testing of unused Dalian light rail vehicles (LRVs), saying the trains will be beneficial to commuters once in operation and add thousands of passenger capacity along the rail line. Dizon stressed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to the Department of Transportation […]

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EXPO 2025 OSAKA CELEBRATES PH NATIONAL DAY

Beaming with pride, Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco welcomed dignitaries and guests to the vibrant celebration of Philippine National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, showcasing the Filipino culture, heritage, and nation.  “Today, the Philippines presents itself before Japan and the world with the enduring strength of a nation rooted in heritage, […]

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DA EYES P43/KILO MSRP FOR IMPORTED RICE IN JULY

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to lower the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of imported rice this July, in line with directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to continuously find ways to ease the burden on Filipino consumers. “We plan to reduce the MSRP of imported rice to P43 per kilo starting July […]

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PNP TO ENHANCE ‘EMERGENCY 911’ RESPONSE SYSTEM

Brig. General William O. Segun, newly installed head of the Communications and Electronics Service (CES) of the Philippine National Police (PNP), is set to implement key improvements that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the PNP’s Emergency 911 response system during his term. According to the former Deputy Commander of the PNP Area Police Command […]