The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rolled out an upgraded version of its online ticketing platform, iMessage, which now covers all SEC services and allows users to track their inquiries or complaints in real time.

The Philippines has temporarily banned the import of live pigs, pork, pig skin, and other pork products from Taiwan after an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak was confirmed there.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday announced creating a watchdog unit to ensure strict oversight of its growing infrastructure program, including farm-to-market roads (FMRs), which will return to the DA’s control from the Department of Public Works and Highways next year.