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In support of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to empower local industries and ensure consumer protection, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently launched the first Philippine National Standard (PNS) for parol in San Fernando, Pampanga. The newly developed PNS 2296-1:2025 – Lamps and Related Equipment – parol – Part 1: Construction and Marking […]
Fresh, juicy, and undeniably Filipino is how Philippine mangoes sweetened-up the show at the “Serbisyo Caravan” in Rome, the Italian city once known as Caput Mundi—the capital of the world. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. made a special stop at the mango booth during the World Food Forum events at the United Nations Food […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Land Transportation Office – Philippines (LTO) ramp up efforts in a strategic partnership to tighten controls on imported vehicle registration through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the agreement shows a collaborative effort between the BOC and LTO in promoting transparency and […]
Representing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo, – together with Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Social Welfare and Development Rex Gatchalian-led the distribution of Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) assistance to 677 tourism workers in Masbate affected by Typhoon Opong. The distribution marks the latest rollout of the Bayanihan sa […]
In an effort to help victims of the recent typhoons and earthquakes, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reopened the Enterprise Rehabilitation Financing facility to provide immediate and concessional financial aid to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in areas declared under a state of calamity (SOC). This is also in accordance with the […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has officially declared Batanes as an “Organic Farming Practitioner Province,” a designation that is expected to enhance local livelihoods and position the province as a leading agro-tourism destination. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. signed the administrative order recently formalizing the recognition of Batanes as “organic by default”. Batanes’ 13,208.90 […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) revealed its traffic mitigating measures aimed to alleviate expected congestion during the Christmas season following a consultative meeting with various stakeholders. MMDA Chairman Don Artes gained the unanimous support of representatives of shopping mall management; and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), water, electricity, and telecommunications companies, when […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) wrapped up its 9th Output 4 Working Group Meeting under the EU-funded ARISE Plus Philippines project, highlighting key reforms that aim to modernize customs processes and strengthen the Philippines’ role in international trade. BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the partnership is helping build “a smarter, more agile, and globally aligned […]
In response to the earthquake that recently hit Cebu and Davao Oriental, the Department of Education (DepEd) strengthened its coordination with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to ensure decisions on the suspension of classes are based on scientific data, localized risk assessments, and safety standards. The coordination aims to maintain the balance […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr., Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) Administrator Paul Azcona, and SRA Board Member and Farmers’ Representative Dave Sanson met recently to address concerns over the low prices of raw sugar seen during the first sugar bidding in Negros on October 9. Sugar biddings are held weekly throughout the harvest season, typically spanning […]