Tag: Customs Modernization and Tariff Act

The Department of Agriculture has recommended that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. increase tariffs on imported rice and temporarily suspend rice importation to protect local farmers.

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has successfully concluded its annual nationwide blackout drills, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to enhance grid resilience and operational coordination across the country.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is backing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call to amend the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act, stressing the need to prioritize replanting to secure the future of the country’s top agricultural export.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) launched the Open Finance for PERA Pilot at its headquarters in Manila, aiming to make the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) more accessible to Filipinos through digital platforms.