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GAB LEADERSHIP EARNS PACQUIAO’S SUPPORT

The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), represented by Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, Commissioner for Operations Atty. Manuel Plaza III, Commissioner for Administration Angel Bautista, and Boxing and Other Contact Sports Division (BOCS) Chief Rodil Manaog, paid a courtesy visit to boxing legend and former Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. The meeting was also attended by officials […]

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FIL-CHI BIZ GROUP BACKS NEPOMUCENO’S BOC REFORMS

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has gained the support of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) for its ongoing reforms anchored on integrity, accountability, and modernization. Since his appointment, Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has pursued sweeping governance measures, including the Anti-Conflict of Interest Policy, the strict “No Take” Policy, and tighter […]

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ERC 2026 BUDGET GETS SUPPORT OF HOUSE SOLONS

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) welcomed the approval of its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget by the House of Representatives during plenary deliberations, emphasizing that the allocation will strengthen consumer protection and enhance oversight of the electricity industry.  Sponsored by South Cotabato Second District Representative Ferdinand Hernandez, the budget gained the full support of the […]

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DA: MARCOS TO ORDER EMERGENCY PALAY PROCUREMENT

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is poised to issue an executive order for emergency government procurement of palay, aiming to stabilize prices triggered by adverse weather and a bumper harvest—factors that have blunted the impact of the two‑month rice import ban. Speaking on the sidelines of the House’s 2026 budget […]

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BOC SEIZES P5.5M UNDECLARED CASH FROM PASSENGER

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) tightened the nation’s defenses against money laundering and illicit financial flows after seizing ₱5.6 million in undeclared Philippine currency from a Japanese passenger at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport recently. The operation, carried out in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., highlights the agency’s relentless crackdown on unreported […]

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MMDA DEPLOYS 3 RELIEF TEAMS TO OPONG-HIT MASBATE

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) deployed three Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Teams to Masbate Province in response to the damage caused by Typhoon Opong. The deployment follows the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for government agencies to provide aid to typhoon-affected areas.  MMDA Chairman Don Artes said the teams, composed of […]

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BOC SEIZES P8M SHABU, KUSH HIDDEN IN PARCELS

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 three unclaimed parcels containing suspected illegal drugs with […]

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ANGARA THANKS HOUSE FOR DEPED ADDITIONAL FUNDS

The Department of Education (DepEd) thanked the House of Representatives for approving the additional fund for the primary programs of the agency lined up under the education agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during the plenary deliberations of the 2026 national budget. Through the leadership of Speaker Bojie Dy III and the Budget Amendments […]

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JAPANESE FIRM TO BUILD 10 RETIREMENT CENTERS IN PH

Nambu Co., Ltd., a Japanese wellness company, a recognized leader in senior care and assisted-living services in Japan, has committed to investing P4 billion to develop a network of 10 Japanese-style retirement and wellness centers across the Philippines.  The project, supported by the CREATE MORE Act, aims to train Filipino caregivers to meet Japanese standards. […]

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MMDA GOES ON ALERT FOR TROPICAL STORM OPONG

The Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) convened to finalize contingency plans in preparation for the continued threat and potential impact of Severe Tropical Storm Opong in the National Capital Region.The meeting was held following the directive of President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr., who instructed all concerned agencies to sustain relief operations, […]