The Philippines is expanding its agricultural trade with Japan as it looks to bolster market access for local fisheries and promote the modernization of the agriculture sector, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the agency is now...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Wednesday, May 6, said more pieces of evidence may be submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman as part of an ongoing inquiry into alleged irregularities in public works projects. Lacson disclosed that aside from previously discussed matters,...
The Philippines and Japan on Tuesday, May 5, formalized plans to deepen their defense ties, including the potential transfer of Abukuma-class destroyer ships and TC-90 patrol aircraft, following a high-level defense ministerial meeting in Makati City. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary...
The Economy and Development (ED) Council has approved refinements to the implementation of San Miguel Corp. (SMC)-led Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) and adjustments to a maritime security project involving fast patrol crafts, as the government moves to accelerate infrastructure delivery and...
Around 2.7 million learners from Grades 2 to 11 are expected to benefit from the Department of Education 's (DepEd) 2026 Summer Remediation Programs (SRP) nationwide, with focused support in reading and mathematics. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the vital role of teachers and...
Business names registered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expanded by more than 10 percent in the first four months of the year to over 540,000, as business activity across the country remained strong despite rising costs. The latest DTI data showed that business name registrations...
Malacañang called Senator Imee Marcos ' claims on imported agricultural products as fake news, saying there is no truth about the alleged importation of vegetable products. "As far as Secretary Tui Laurel Jr. is concerned, yes, it 's fake news," Palace Press Officer and Communications...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is aiming to expand the domestic swine population by one million heads to nearly 10 million this year, as it begins implementing its ₱1.6-billion swine repopulation program aimed at reducing the country’s reliance on pork imports. The DA’s target for the...
The Department of Finance (DOF) is moving to overhaul the country’s real estate taxation, targeting 2028 for the full rollout of a market value-based property valuation system. In a statement, the DOF said the initiative aims to replace the long-standing and currently suspended zonal value...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is evaluating a restriction on monthly rice import volumes of up to 200,000 metric tons (MT) from June to October to ensure adequate domestic supply without collapsing farmgate prices. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. told Manila Bulletin that the...
The government is ordering its agencies to surrender unspent funds from last year’s budget to bankroll a multi-sectoral relief package, as the Marcos administration scrambles to address the deepening energy crisis. Budget Secretary Rolando U. Toledo issued National Budget Circular No. 603-2026 on...
Another major seed company is East-West Seed Co., one of the largest vegetable seed companies in Southeast Asia, headquartered in Thailand. It maintains a strong focus on tropical varieties such as ampalaya, pechay, tomato, and eggplant. Its products are widely available in garden shops and online,...
