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Philippine merchandise exports rose by 26.1% in June 2025, reaching $7.02 billion, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This is the second-highest year-on-year growth in the past two years, following the 28.2% expansion in April 2024. A robust global appetite for key Philippine export products fueled the strong performance, with significant contributions from mineral […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) conducted a joint inspection to assess the Agency’s Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility (ISWMF) at the Vitas Pumping Station following the marching orders of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on flood control projects.MMDA Chairman Don Artes said the inspection with DBM Secretary […]
Starting August 13, warehouses of the National Food Authority (NFA) will open their doors not only to buy palay from farmers but also to allow them to participate in the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”—a key initiative of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. where rice is sold at P20 a kilo. “It is only fair that those […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reaffirmed its dedication to transparency, accountability, and infrastructure development during the Post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Discussions held recently. This came two days after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his fourth SONA, emphasizing stronger infrastructure governance and calling for a comprehensive audit of flood control projects […]
First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque led the opening of the 2025 DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair, a premier showcase of 300 homegrown enterprises championing sustainable innovation, digital transformation, and community-driven entrepreneurship. The five-day fair, held in time for National MSME Month, sought to strengthen the micro, small, and medium […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has allocated P18 billion to expand the government’s “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” initiative to provide as many as 60 million Filipinos access to the P20-per-kilo rice. Speaking at a post-State of the Nation Address forum in San Juan City, Tiu Laurel explained that about […]
Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has reinforced the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) “No Take” policy, which strictly prohibits bribery and unlawful monetary transactions, as part of the BOC’s anti-corruption efforts. Nepomuceno also issued a firm public warning that corruption will not be tolerated, whether committed by Customs personnel or by stakeholders. This policy is non-negotiable and will […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has relieved nine Customs personnel linked to a reported extortion incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 and has implemented a 24-hour complaint reporting policy to ensure immediate action on personnel misconduct. The incident, which occurred in June 2025, is now the subject of a full-blown investigation […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said that Philippine trade negotiators have assured him that key locally-produced agricultural goods such as rice, corn, sugar, chicken, fish, and pork will be protected in the ongoing tariff negotiations with the US. “Secretary Frederick Go and Trade Secretary Cristina Roque have assured us that the top priority for […]
Fresh from hosting the 6th Board Meeting of the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FrLD), Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla welcomed the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), affirming the legal obligations of all States to address climate change and protect vulnerable ecosystems. Lotilla emphasized the importance of unity in […]