Day: October 8, 2025

Makati city: Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the urgent need to accelerate digitalization within the agency to effectively combat smuggling. According to Philippines News Agency, Nepomuceno discussed this initiative during the Federation of Philippine Industries Inc. Business Summit. A private entity has brought forth a proposal to the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center aimed at modernizing the taxation of imports and transactions. Although specific details about the proponents or the measure were not disclosed, the proposal includes a fixed fee of PHP350 per transaction, regardless of the number of container vans involved. Nepomuceno stressed the necessity for the

Cagayan de oro: Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. led the leadership turnover at the Police Regional Office in Northern Mindanao (PRO-10) on Wednesday. During the ceremony, Nartatez formally announced Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano’s assumption as acting regional director, succeeding Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon. According to Philippines News Agency, Nartatez emphasized that the PNP’s mandate and commitment to anti-crime efforts “will remain aggressive,” reminding police personnel and officials of their duty to public service. Meanwhile, Abrahano pledged to maintain peace and order on the ground, highlighting that police visibility is crucial in curbing criminal

Masbate city: A total of 21 localities in Masbate still recovering from the devastation of Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi) received relief and medical support from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) aid caravan. According to Philippines News Agency, the PCSO stated that the caravan reached Masbate City and the following municipalities: Aroroy, Baleno, Balud, Cataingan, Cawayan, Dimasalang, Esperanza, Mandaon, Milagros, Mobo, Palanas, Pio V. Corpuz, Placer, Uson, San Jacinto, Batuan, Monreal and San Fernando in Ticao Island, and Claveria and San Pascual in Burias Island. The caravan, which departed Metro Manila on Oct. 5, in partnership with

Manila: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday revealed that it will also be looking at the luxury vehicles that have been surrendered by former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Bulacan Assistant District Engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). At the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, lawyer Chris Bendijo, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Office of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (BOC), said aside from the former Bulacan official, they will also conduct investigation on other DPWH employees, whom he did not identify. According to Philippines News Agency, Bendijo added, ‘Regarding the

Makati city: A ham manufacturer has informed the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of a possible price rollback this Christmas season. Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque shared this information but declined to identify the company, citing pending price adjustment applications from other companies. According to Philippines News Agency, Roque mentioned that the DTI is actively encouraging manufacturers to avoid price increases for Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) items. She conveyed this message to journalists during the Federation of Philippine Industries Inc. Business Summit in Makati City. Roque highlighted that while manufacturers typically request price hikes annually, the department is