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DA: PH, JAPAN LOOKING AT MORE AGRICULTURAL TRADE

Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Japanese Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Shinjiro Koizumi met on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Agriculture and Forestry Ministers Meeting to discuss deeper bilateral cooperation in agriculture, including enhanced trade, technology transfer, and sustainability efforts. A key focus of the bilateral talks was increasing Philippine […]

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BOC DONATES ABANDONED GOODS TO QUAKE-HIT CEBU

To help the victims of the recent earthquake in Cebu, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) turned over abandoned and forfeited goods to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).The donation, which came mostly from the Manila International Container Port (MICP), includes 56 pieces of Rapid Emergency Tents and 1,087 pieces of assorted tents to serve as […]

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DEPED, TESDA INK SHS TECHPRO PROGRAM PACT

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to formalize and strengthen their collaboration in delivering high-quality, technical-vocational education in Senior High School.  The agreement, signed by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and TESDA Director-General Jose Francisco Benitez, aims to quality assure the enhanced […]

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FRASCO VISITS TENT CITY FOR CEBU QUAKE VICTIMS

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco joined Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary (DPWH) Vince Dizon and Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman Dick Gordon in visiting the Tent City in Bogo City, the ground zero of the 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Cebu.  The three officials were present in Barangay Cogon, Bogo City in Cebu as […]

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NEPOMUCENO: RESOLVE BOC CLIENT CONCERNS FASTER

Guided by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for more responsive governance and pursuant to Republic Act No. 11032, or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is reinforcing its client servicing through the ongoing streamlining of its feedback processes to expedite the resolution of […]

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DPWH TO MAKE PROJECTS TRANSPARENT WITH BLOCKCHAIN

The Blockchain Council of the Philippines (BCP)—a non-stock, non-profit organization of blockchain professionals and advocates committed to the responsible use of blockchain technology for governance, business, and social good—has formally partnered with the government’s infrastructure arm, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), to launch Integrity Chain, a blockchain-powered platform designed to embed transparency, […]

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DTI SETS 60-DAY PRICE FREEZE IN TYPHOON-HIT AREAS

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ensured that prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) in areas affected by Severe Tropical Storms (STS) Nando and Opong remained stable with sufficient supply. Based on the latest situational report, the DTI Regional Operations Group confirmed stable supply in affected regions, noting no reports of delivery […]

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MMDA SENDS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TO CEBU

In response to the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu Province, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) deployed an 18-man contingent team, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to mobilize resources and deliver immediate aid to affected communities.MMDA coordinated on the ground with the Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office […]

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DA EXPANDS P20/KILO RICE PROGRAM TO MASBATE

The National Food Authority (NFA) has mobilized truckloads of rice to storm‑ravaged Masbate—one of multiple relief measures ordered by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.—to alleviate the suffering of tens of thousands of families hit by Severe Tropical Storm Opong over the weekend. “For one month in Masbate, we will be selling ₱20 rice to […]

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BOC SEIZES 13 LUXURY VEHICLES LINKED TO DISCAYAS

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has intensified its crackdown on smuggling by issuing a Warrant of Seizure and Detention (WSD) against 13 luxury vehicles linked to the Discaya family, after securing probable cause and confirming violations of customs laws.  In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to fight smuggling and corruption, these vehicles were […]