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DA acquires rice quality analyzer to boost standards, enforcement and market governance

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has secured a rice quality analyzer (RQA) for the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), a key policy move to enforce national rice standards, build a reliable grains database, and fully implement the amended Agricultural Tariffication Law.

Ex-Senator Tolentino named acting Labor Secretary 

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed former senator Francis Tolentino as acting secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), following the vacancy created by the departure of outgoing Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma.

Marcos, Takaichi eye stronger Philippine-Japan alliance

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Defense, maritime security, energy resilience, and economic cooperation will take center stage as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. meets Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a high-level summit in Japan this week, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

MARINA launches subsidy program to keep sea travel affordable for 10 million passengers

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The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has launched the Lakbay Alalay ng Gobyerno Program (LAYAG), a fare subsidy initiative set to benefit around 10 million sea passengers nationwide. Introduced via MARINA Advisory No. 2026-20, this program responds to rising fuel costs caused by global energy shifts, aiming to lower commuter expenses while helping domestic shipping businesses stay operational.

Financial literacy push gains urgency amid rising costs

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As economic uncertainty and rising living expenses continue to pressure Filipino households, efforts promoting responsible lending, consumer protection, and financial literacy are becoming increasingly critical in helping families maintain financial stability.
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Pedals, paradise, purpose roll through Bohol

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For three days, Bohol traded its usual island rhythm for the hum of spinning wheels as Giro d’ Luca returned, turning the province into a moving celebration of cycling, wellness, and friendship.

DTI widens cement duties as imports surge

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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has expanded safeguard duties on cement imports to include China and Indonesia, tightening protection for local manufacturers amid rising inbound shipments and persistent excess capacity in the domestic industry.

Philippine furniture wins global buyers in High Point comeback

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The Philippines’ return to High Point Market after nearly two decades is already paying dividends, with local furniture and home furnishings manufacturers securing USD3.7 million in initial orders and attracting interest from some of the world’s largest lifestyle and home décor brands.

Girlie: The eagle that defined Philippine conservation partnership

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Girlie, a Philippine eagle rescued in 1982 as a juvenile with a permanent injury and blindness in one eye, has spent over 40 years in human care and is now in her mid‑40s — well beyond the species’ usual lifespan. Living at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center since 2009, she stands as the living symbol of the long‑running partnership between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF).
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