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Direct air connectivity between the Philippines and India officially resumed recently as Air India launched its inaugural non-stop service between Manila and New Delhi—a milestone hailed by the Marcos Administration as a boost to tourism and bilateral relations. “India stands among the fastest-growing outbound travel markets in the world, and with this inaugural Air India flight, […]
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) unveiled the last four entries completing its 51st edition lineup in December. The second batch of MMFF 2025 official entries are the following: 1. I’m Perfect(Social Romance) 2. Love You So Bad(Romance) 3. UnMarry(Drama) 4. Bar Boys After School(Drama) Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and MMFF Concurrent Chairman Atty. […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. (FPI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to intensify their joint efforts against smuggling, undervaluation, and unfair trade practices, while ensuring stricter compliance with Philippine National Standards (PNS) and protecting local industries.The agreement, signed by BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and FPI Chairperson Elizabeth […]
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) remain low and affordable during the upcoming holiday season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conducted price monitoring rounds in Taguig City. The move also coincides with the celebration of the Consumer Welfare Month. […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) visit to Batanes, one of the northernmost provinces of the Philippines, to roll out critical support for the local farming and fishing communities. The visit marked the official launch of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s flagship food program–“P20 Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”–in the province, […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) acknowledged the concerns raised in the 2025 U.S. State Department Investment Climate Statements report, which identified bribery and corruption as barriers to investment in the Philippines. However, even prior to the release of this report, the BOC, under the new leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, already initiated institutional reforms to […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) brought its Bayanihan sa Barangay Project in Navotas City, which was held at Tangos National High School.This is part of the agency’s commitment to addressing environmental cleanliness under the Kalinisan sa Bagong Pilipinas program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The Bayanihan sa Barangay program is a community-based initiative that […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco met with representatives of TikTok Philippines at the Department of Tourism (DOT) Central Office to discuss potential collaborations aimed at countering misinformation, and strengthening the Department’s digital marketing initiatives for the tourism sector.Frasco welcomed the continued engagement with TikTok as part of the Marcos Administration’s thrust to harness digital innovation […]
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) have officially entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) aimed at intensifying government efforts to combat illegal online gambling and unauthorized sports streaming. Anchored on the national policy to strengthen information and communication systems in nation-building and to combat cyber offenses, […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) implemented a 60-day price freeze on basic necessities across the entire province of Cebu in the aftermath of the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake. The enforcement is aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to fully mobilize all government efforts for the relief and rescue of affected residents. Currently, […]