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BFAR pushes strict enforcement to save fisheries sector

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has called for stricter and more consistent enforcement of fishing regulations to protect the country’s fisheries and ensure long-term sustainability of the industry.

DENR orders halt of landfill after massive waste erosion

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), has issued a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against Green Leap Solid Waste Management Inc. over a trash slide at its sanitary landfill in Rodriguez, Rizal.

Malacanang takes a punch of glory from the Pacman

When President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. accepted a gleaming stack of gloves, belts, and battle-worn treasures from Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday, February 24, Malacañang didn’t just receive memorabilia. It absorbed a left hook of history.

SEC issues new rules to speed up case decisions, streamline processes

The Securities and Exchange Commission has released its updated 2026 Rules of Procedure, introducing major changes aimed at speeding up case resolution and making its decision-making process clearer and more predictable for businesses, investors and other stakeholders.

DA steps in to buy onions as harvest surge threatens price collapse 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said state-run Food Terminals Inc. (FTI) will begin buying local onions this week to prevent farmgate prices from dropping sharply as harvest season peaks.

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BCDA courts $50-M European aviation investment, US aerospace plant in Clark

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is pursuing at least USD50 million in initial investment from a European aircraft maintenance company, alongside a separate US aerospace manufacturing proposal, as it seeks to expand Clark’s role in the aviation industry.

DA acts on FMR data error; launches review and reforms 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is tightening checks on project details and rolling out system-wide improvements after discrepancies were found in coordinates submitted for farm-to-market road (FMR) projects.

Maynilad-K-Water’s P14.8-B New Clark City project goes uncontested, nears award

A P14.8-billion water supply and wastewater project proposed by Maynilad Water Services Inc. and South Korea’s K-Water for New Clark City has cleared a key hurdle after attracting no competing bid, putting the consortium closer to securing the contract.

BPI Foundation brings financial literacy, digital learning to more public schools

BPI Foundation, the social development arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands, is broadening its nationwide push to boost financial literacy and digital learning, reaching thousands of students and teachers in underserved communities.
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