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BOC STEPS UP DIGITALIZATION, ANTI-SMUGGLING DRIVE

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) participated in a courtesy meeting with the EU-ASEAN Business Council, the European Chamber of Commerce, and their member organizations to discuss trade and customs-related concerns.  The meeting was presided over by Department of Finance (DOF) Undersecretary Charlito Martin Mendoza and included other finance-attached agencies.  Discussions focused on improving customs procedures […]

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PH, BRUNEI SIGN PACT ON AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES

The Philippines and Brunei Darussalam recently signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in agriculture and fisheries, marking a renewed push for regional food security, trade, and sustainable development. The agreement, signed between the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture and Brunei’s Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism at the sidelines of the […]

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PATEROS, TAGUIG BRGYS GET TRASH COLLECTION TOOLS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) distributes various tools for solid waste management (SWM) to 185 barangays in 13 local government units in Metro Manila aimed at capacitating communities on improving SWM towards cleaner waterways and safer flood management as part of the Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP)- Phase 1 through the Community-Based Solid […]

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PBBM LEADS INAUGURATION OF CAGAYAN IMPOUNDING DAM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., together with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, visited the Cagayan to inaugurate and inspect major projects in the province. Marcos led the inauguration of the Union Water Impounding Dam in Claveria, Cagayan, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving flood control, irrigation, and climate resilience in […]

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BOC INTERCEPTS P109M WORTH OF SHABU FROM VIETNAM

The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted shipments containing 16,150 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as shabu, with an estimated standard value of ₱109,820,000, at the Paircargo Warehouse, Pasay City. This was done in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to intensify border protection and bolster the national government’s […]

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3 PH ISLANDS LAND IN ‘TOP 10 ISLANDS IN ASIA’ LIST

The Department of Tourism (DOT) extends its deepest gratitude to travelers worldwide following the inclusion of Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao in Condé Nast Traveler’s (CNT) Top 10 Islands in Asia in the prestigious 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Based on the latest results released by the US-based luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, Boracay ranked 4th (90.54 […]

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TIU LAUREL: DA READY TO TAKE LEAD ON FMR PROJECTS

The Department of Agriculture (DA) formally accepted the Senate’s challenge to take the lead on farm-to-market road (FMR) projects—a responsibility long held by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In remarks delivered during the Senate Committee on Finance hearing for the DA’s proposed 2026 budget, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. declared the […]

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NEPOMUCENO ROLLS OUT RANDOM DRUG TESTING AT BOC

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), under the transformative leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, has taken yet another crucial step in strengthening institutional integrity by implementing the conduct of Random Drug Testing.  This initiative responds to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call to uphold programs that will reinforce the public’s trust in government service. “The vision I […]

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DOT WELCOMES MANILA-NEW DELHI DIRECT FLIGHTS

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, […]

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4 ENTRIES COMPLETE 51ST MMFF LINEUP

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. […]