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The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes Camiguin’s inclusion in The New York Times’ Top 52 places to visit in 2026, being the only Philippine destination to enter the list, thanks to its breathtaking mountains, beaches, and rich marine life. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized that such recognitions reaffirm not only the country’s natural beauty […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. inspected the recently completed P94.8 million rice processing facility of the Hamtic Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Antique, underscoring the government’s push to modernize agriculture and raise farmer incomes in one of the Visayas’ key rice-producing provinces. The Rice Processing System (RPS), located in Barangay Poblacion […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) ended 2025 on a strong and promising note, collecting a total of P934.4 billion. Under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, the BOC showcased innovation, efficiency, and commitment to excellence in revenue collection, reinforcing its vital role in sustaining fiscal growth for the country. This performance directly supports government programs […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), together with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the local government of Manila City, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Senior Citizens’ Park and Pet Park located in Pandacan, Manila City. The proposed park is a flagship initiative under Metro Manila’s Green Green Green (G3) Project, which […]
In a province known as the country’s main producer of rice, the Department of Agriculture is testing the commercial viability of a very different crop: the Australian redclaw crayfish. The DA is hopeful that the high value species can help reshape local aquaculture in Munoz, Nueva Ecija. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel led the ceremonial […]
As part of its efforts to cultivate efficient and reliable government service for industry stakeholders, the Department of Tourism (DOT) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Landbank of the Philippines (LBP), the country’s largest government-owned bank. Through the partnership, the DOT will adopt LBP’s LinkBiz Portal, an electronic payment platform that will allow tourism […]
The Department of Agriculture kicked off the expansion of the Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!, the flagship food program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., through local government units, betting that scale, tighter logistics, and steady state procurement can bring affordable rice to vulnerable Filipinos while shoring up farmers’ incomes. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led […]
The newly inducted officers of the Games and Amusements Board Employees’ Association (GABEA) formally took their oath of office at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. The ceremony was officiated by GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, together with Commissioners Atty. Manuel Plaza III and Angel Bautista. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐆𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐀 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞: President: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐥 𝐋. 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐳 Vice President: 𝐅𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐡 𝐀. 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐭 Secretary: 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐂. 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐜𝐚𝐲 Treasurer: 𝐊𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐨 P.R.O.: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃. 𝐀𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐚 Auditor: 𝐋𝐞𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐏. 𝐃𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐫 […]
The Philippines is now officially on the MICHELIN Guide’s Most Exciting Food Destinations for 2026, calling it an ideal time to explore the country’s food scene. The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the latest recognition, which places the Philippines on the list of 16 recommended food destinations and elevates the country’s culinary reputation on the […]
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen border protection and intensify the government’s anti-drug campaign, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), intercepted an inbound parcel containing illegal drugs with a […]