A warehouse staff member inspects sacks of palay bought from farmers by the National Food Authority (NFA) in Balagtas, Bulacan in an undated photo. The NFA says a total of 741,570 bags of local milled rice aged over six months will be up for auction on August 12, 2026. PNA PHOTO BY JOAN BONDOC

NFA reopens auction for over 700K bags of aging rice

THE NATIONAL Food Authority (NFA) has placed again over 740,000 bags of aging rice stocks up for auction on August 12 after failing to...
The Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) marks a major step in protecting marine resources and coastal communities, helping detect illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and enforce conservation measures, including closed seasons, to support stock recovery and long-term sustainability. PNA FILE PHOTO

VMS rollout seen to protect fisheries

THE GOVERNMENT is stepping up digital surveillance to protect fisheries, curb agricultural smuggling and strengthen maritime security. The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau...
Gasoline prices will be reduced by P0.73 per liter and diesel prices will likewise go down by P0.60 per liter beginning today, August 4, 2026. GMA NEW S FILE PHOTO

Fuel prices dip today

MOTORISTS will see lower pump prices this week, while households using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will have to pay more for cooking fuel this...
Executive Order No. 121, which provides fiscal incentives for the local manufacture of hybrid and battery electric passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and their parts and components, is “a major step toward developing a globally competitive electric vehicle manufacturing industry in the Philippines.” ELECTRIC VEHICLE ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES PHOTO

Marcos issues EO to boost e-vehicle manufacturing in PH

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an order establishing the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) Program to boost local manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs)...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says that under its Circular 1230 issued on Feb. 27, 2026, depositors may withdraw up to P1 million without enhanced due diligence. PHOTO COURTESY OF BOMBO RADYO CAUAYAN

BSP: Business confidence returns to neutral in June

BUSINESS confidence returned to neutral territory in June this year as firms expected lower oil prices, reduced energy costs and increased consumer spending from...

Still No. 1: TCL Marks 3 Straight Years Leading PH Panel TV Sales

MANILA, Philippines – TCL has once again been recognized as the No. 1 Panel TV Brand in the Philippines, according to the 2025 Annual...

Ubiquity Opens Its Newest Site in Iloilo City

Iloilo City, Philippines — Ubiquity officially marked another milestone with the opening of its newest site in the Philippines, bringing its award-winning customer experience...
Watsons launches Build Better Gut Health campaign to empower Filipinos to take charge of their digestive wellness

Watsons launches Build Better Gut Health campaign to empower Filipinos to take charge of...

Bloating after lunch. Hyperacidity after a stressful workday. Constipation after a weekend of eating out. These are everyday digestive concerns that many Filipinos experience...

GMEA@13: Celebrating the Next Great Filipino Story

The stories we tell today shape the Philippines we build tomorrow. For over a decade, Globe has celebrated the journalists, content creators, and newsmakers...
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Negrenses warned against fake tourism-related social media pages

CONCERNED government agencies have warned residents of Negros Occidental to be alert against social media pages posing as official tourism establishments and tourism-related businesses...