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BOC PARTNERS WITH AFP TO FIGHT SMUGGLING

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formalized a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen border security and customs enforcement through enhanced intelligence sharing and coordinated operations. The MOU, signed by BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo […]

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PH SIGNS JOINT CUSTOMS AGREEMENT WITH ISRAEL

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Israel Customs Directorate signed a Joint Action Plan (JAP) marking the official start of their cooperation toward establishing an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) between the Philippines and Israel. The JAP was signed by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno and Israel Customs Directorate Director General Kfir Hen.  […]

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PH, VIETNAM BOOST KEY RICE TRADE AGREEMENT

The Philippines and Vietnam have deepened their agricultural partnership, strengthening a key rice supply agreement during high-level talks on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Cebu. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with newly appointed Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng, marking the premier’s first ASEAN Summit.  The leaders, joined by several ministers, also commemorated […]

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DA: PH, JAPAN TO INK AGRICULTURE AGREEMENT

The Philippines and Japan are moving to recalibrate their agricultural partnership, with officials laying the groundwork for key agreements during a high-level meeting, ahead of the scheduled state visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Japan later this month. Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo led officials in a courtesy call on Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel […]

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DEPED, DPWH PARTNER TO BUILD, REPAIR CLASSROOMS

The Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) strengthening the construction and rehabilitation of school facilities to solve the classroom backlogs nationwide. Education Secretary Sonny Angara and DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon signed the agreement for a unified framework in the […]

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DEPED, LGUS SIGN MOA TO BUILD MORE CLASSROOMS

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the Constructing Our Future: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing between the Department of Education (DepEd) and Provinces for a Nationwide Classroom Building at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace recently. During the ceremony, Marcos was presented with the signed agreement, marking a coordinated national and local effort to strengthen public […]

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PH, US SIGN MINERALS PROCESSING AGREEMENT

As a step toward a higher-value industrial and manufacturing economy, the Philippine Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States to support the development of the country’s critical minerals and rare earths sector. Signed by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Raphael Lotilla together with US Under Secretary of […]

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PH, BRUNEI SIGN PACT ON AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES

The Philippines and Brunei Darussalam recently signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in agriculture and fisheries, marking a renewed push for regional food security, trade, and sustainable development. The agreement, signed between the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture and Brunei’s Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism at the sidelines of the […]

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GAB, CICC BOOST FIGHT VS ILLEGAL ONLINE GAMBLING

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) have officially entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) aimed at intensifying government efforts to combat illegal online gambling and unauthorized sports streaming.  Anchored on the national policy to strengthen information and communication systems in nation-building and to combat cyber offenses, […]

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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 […]