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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 […]
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the urgent need to digitalize customs processes, calling it the “number one solution” to curb smuggling and corruption.Speaking at the Supply Chain Security Management Summit 2025, Nepomuceno highlighted the BOC’s critical role in facilitating trade and securing the supply chain. “The BOC, as the main gateway of […]
To continuously enhance the knowledge and competency of its workforce—and in pursuit of its mandate to serve professional athletes and stakeholders with excellence and integrity—the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) held a Basic Customer Service Skills Seminar at Berjaya Hotel, Makati City. The seminar was organized and facilitated by the GAB Human Resource Section, headed […]