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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. (FPI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to intensify their joint efforts against smuggling, undervaluation, and unfair trade practices, while ensuring stricter compliance with Philippine National Standards (PNS) and protecting local industries.The agreement, signed by BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and FPI Chairperson Elizabeth […]
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) remain low and affordable during the upcoming holiday season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conducted price monitoring rounds in Taguig City. The move also coincides with the celebration of the Consumer Welfare Month. […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) visit to Batanes, one of the northernmost provinces of the Philippines, to roll out critical support for the local farming and fishing communities. The visit marked the official launch of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s flagship food program–“P20 Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”–in the province, […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) acknowledged the concerns raised in the 2025 U.S. State Department Investment Climate Statements report, which identified bribery and corruption as barriers to investment in the Philippines. However, even prior to the release of this report, the BOC, under the new leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, already initiated institutional reforms to […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) brought its Bayanihan sa Barangay Project in Navotas City, which was held at Tangos National High School.This is part of the agency’s commitment to addressing environmental cleanliness under the Kalinisan sa Bagong Pilipinas program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The Bayanihan sa Barangay program is a community-based initiative that […]