PH lifts ban on importing birds, poultry from Denmark
THE Philippines has lifted the ban on importing domestic and wild birds, including poultry products, from Denmark nearly two years after the directive was...
PH assessing more destinations; improved ports for cruise calls
THE government is working to develop ports capable of receiving cruise ships while it assesses more emerging destinations for travelers looking for unique experiences,...
Pag-IBIG Fund launches online shopping of properties through Online Public Auction
Pag-IBIG Fund officially launched the Pag-IBIG Acquired Assets Online Public Auction (OPA) on Friday (November 15), which allows homebuyers to conveniently select from Pag-IBIG...
DOE releases terms of reference for next green energy auction
THE Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday, November 14, issued the notice of auction and terms of reference for the third round of the...
BIR seizes illicit cigarettes with P8.5-B tax liability
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) confiscated more than 11 million packs of illicit cigarettes during a large-scale raid in Bulacan and Valenzuela City.
On...
New biometrics system for PH airports to be tested
A NEW biometrics system will be tested for possible integration with identification systems in Philippine airports. This comes after the Department of Transportation (DOTr)...
PhilHealth doubles down in fight against dengue, increases package for severe cases by 200%
AS DENGUE fever cases continue to rise in the country, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has significantly increased its benefit package for severe...
Bong Go calls for expansion of PhilHealth’s Konsulta Program to reach all Super Health...
During the Senate plenary deliberations on Tuesday, November 12, on the 2025 budget for the Department of Health (DOH), Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chairperson...
PH rice imports hit record high
PHILIPPINE rice imports are inching closer to the 4-million metric ton (MT) mark, already surpassing a previous record achieved in 2022, as a confluence...
Group backs DTI probe on increased cement importation
THE Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) is backing the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) probe on determining the impact of increased importation of...