DA rules out rice import ban to secure buffer stocks amid El Nino threat
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will not ban rice imports for the rest of the year, choosing instead to build up emergency food reserves ahead of expected El Niño weather disruptions.
ARTA launches e-HOPC to cut housing permit requirements
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and 15 government agencies have rolled out Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, Series of 2026, introducing a unified digital permitting system designed to significantly reduce documentary requirements and processing time for housing projects as the government moves to accelerate residential construction.
Record Q2 palay harvest masks looming El Niño risks
Philippine palay production surged to a record second-quarter high, giving the government a timely boost in its bid to stabilize rice prices, although an expected weather-induced slowdown later this year underscores the fragile nature of the gains.
FedEx speeds Philippines exports with Australia cargo route
Philippine exporters stand to benefit from faster access to the Australian market after Federal Express Corp. (FedEx) introduced a new dedicated freighter service that shortens delivery times and strengthens regional supply chain connectivity.
DPWH uses laser-guided paving tech for faster, smoother EDSA rehabilitation
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has rolled out computer-guided paving technology to speed up the repair of EDSA while delivering better road quality and causing less hassle to the public.
