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The Department of Agriculture is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East following a US airstrike on Iran, warning that a prolonged escalation could quickly ripple through Philippine agriculture through higher fuel, fertilizer, and freight costs. At the center of concern is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but critical waterway through which a significant […]
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno reported a heightened nationwide anti-smuggling campaign targeting illicit cigarettes and illegal drugs, which has resulted in the seizure of ₱1.8 billion worth of smuggled cigarettes and cigarette manufacturing materials and ₱760 million worth of dangerous drugs as of March 2, 2026. Speaking during the 1st Flag Raising Ceremony for the month […]
To help improve urban mobility infrastructure, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Global Electric Transport Philippines (GET Philippines) have sealed a partnership for the Electric Love Bus Program, which will provide free rides to commuters. MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes and GET Philippines President Sigfrido Tinga led the signing of the memorandum of agreement […]
The Philippine export sector extended its growth momentum to 13 consecutive months, with total earnings reaching $7.1 billion in January 2026, up from $6.6 billion in the same month last year. The 7.9% year-on-year increase marked the longest expansion in over a year and the highest export level since October 2025. Preliminary data from the […]
The Department of Agriculture DA is sharpening its focus on oil palm, confident that expanded plantations in Mindanao can curb imports, raise farm incomes, and strengthen the country’s edible oil supply. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. signaled plans to significantly increase funding for the fledgling sector in 2027 after this year’s proposed P1 billion […]
The Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC–NAIA) successfully arrested a Malaysian national and seized more than ₱112 million worth of illegal drugs at the NAIA Terminal 1. The baggage of the arrested individual was flagged by Customs personnel for inspection, which led to the discovery of the illegal drugs concealed inside his […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a collaborative framework for translating climate and weather forecasts into sector-specific applications for the energy industry, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the link between science, […]
In line with the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure transparency, accountability, and the proper use of government assets, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) successfully raised over ₱102 million through the auction of luxury vehicles linked to the Discaya case, with nine out of the 13 seized cars from the case now sold. […]
Secretary Vince Dizon of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) personally led the inspection of unfinished bypass road projects in Pangasinan, together with Governor Ramon Guico III, Pangasinan 5th District Representative Ramon Guico Jr., Police Brigadier General Dindo Reyes, Regional Director of Police Regional Office 1, PColonel Arbel Mercullo, Provincial Director of the Pangasinan […]
With the dry harvest season about to hit full throttle, the National Food Authority eased its palay procurement rules, a move the grains agency believes will open a wider market window for rice farmers and put more money in their pockets when prices are most vulnerable. The NFA convened farmers, millers, retailers, and field officials […]