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NEW ERC CHIEF: NO BACKLOGS, FASTER PUBLIC SERVICE

As Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino C. Juan formally took his oath as the new head of the Commission on Monday, 11 August 2025, he issued a strong call for unity and decisive action within the ERC to address the backlog of cases, urging the workforce to act with both […]

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DENR GIVES ISLAND BRGYS WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will deploy an additional 28 water filtration systems to isolated small-island barangays across the Philippines by the end of 2025, as part of its continuing efforts to address water scarcity and climate-related challenges in vulnerable communities. In a statement made by DENR Secretary Raphael Lotilla during the […]

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PH-CANADA RENEW PUSH TO ELEVATE AGRI-FISHERY TRADE

The Philippines and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening agricultural cooperation during a high-level meeting between Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Canada’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath Macdonald. The two agriculture ministers met recently at the Conrad Hotel in Manila as part of a renewed push to elevate Philippine-Canada agri-fishery trade and […]

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BOC THWARTS P25.8M SMUGGLING TRY IN ZAMBOANGA PORT

In furtherance of its intensified enforcement efforts, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Zamboanga, intercepted an estimated ₱25.81 million worth of smuggled cigarettes, environmentally restricted marine materials, and four vehicles used in the attempted transport of illicit goods during four separate operations conducted at a routine checkpoint in the Port Area throughout […]

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NEW ERC CHAIRPERSON VOWS BETTER SERVICE, REFORMS

Filipino consumers and energy stakeholders can expect a new and revitalized Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), as ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino C. Juan takes the helm of the Commission.Chairperson Juan made this commitment during the joint awarding ceremony of the National Electrification Administration’s (NEA) 2025 Lumens Awards and the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives […]

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FRASCO: PH EYES MORE DIRECT FLIGHTS TO INDIA

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed strong government support to accelerate IndiGo Airlines’ plans to expand their operations in the Philippines next year. This, as Frasco, who also serves as Vice Chairperson of the country’s Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), met with the executive of India’s IndiGo as part of the activities of the […]

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BOC SEIZES P2.2M WORTH OF KUSH HIDDEN IN PARCELS

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 six inbound parcels containing kush, a high-grade variant of marijuana, with an estimated street value of P2,253,800. The parcels, consigned to different recipients, were flagged during […]

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ANGARA PUSHES FOR FLOOD-PROOF SCHOOL BUILDINGS

In response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to prioritize the needs of the victims of disasters, Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the opening of a flood-resilient school building and relief operations in the towns of Masantol and Macabebe in the province of Pampanga. In Masantol, Angara was joined by Pampanga 4th District Representative Anna […]

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BOC SEIZES AGARWOOD WORTH P32M IN PASAY WAREHOUSE

In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen environmental protection and suppress illegal wildlife trade, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted an outbound cargo containing rare and highly valued agarwood worth approximately P31,650,000. The operation was conducted at a warehouse in Pasay City. The shipment, which was declared […]

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DILG, MMC EYES TWG TO FIX STREET PARKING ISSUES

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) agreed to create a technical working group (TWG) to address issues related to parking on public streets in the National Capital Region (NCR). This initiative is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to maintain the integrity […]