Day: October 14, 2025

Manila: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will impose the safeguard duty amounting to PHP14 per 40-kg bag of cement, based on the recommendation of the Tariff Commission, for the next three years. According to Philippines News Agency, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque stated that the safeguard duty on Ordinary Portland Cement Type 1 and Blended Cement aims to ‘level the playing field between domestic manufacturers and importers’. She emphasized that this duty is not expected to be passed on to consumers, as it applies solely to imported cement, accounting for about 3 percent to 4 percent of prevailing retail

Yuzhong: The Philippines recently showcased the excellence and flavor of Filipino products at the opening of the 2025 Jiefangbei International Consumption Festival, one of the most prestigious gatherings of global brands in Yuzhong District, Chongqing Municipality, southwest China. According to Philippines News Agency, through a colorful and inviting booth, the Philippine Consulate General in Chongqing displayed the creativity of Filipinos by showcasing products from Oishi, a unique brand close to the hearts of Filipinos that are also popular in Chinese homes; Bebebalm, a skin care brand; and Queens Honey-dipped Banana Chips, a product of OneAsia Trader. Bebebalm won the Gold

Manila: Malaca±ang on Tuesday hit back at Vice President Sara Duterte for claiming that the ultimate goal of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his family is to perpetuate themselves in power. Responding to Duterte’s claim that Marcos seeks to remain in power, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro dismissed the statement as baseless. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro criticized Duterte’s allegations as being unfounded and lacking evidence. ‘Puro salita. Puro bintang, walang ebidensya, walang kwenta (All talk. All accusations, no evidence, no substance),’ Castro told Palace reporters, when sought for reaction. In an interview in Zamboanga City, Duterte said

Ilocos norte: Taiwan garlic cultivation is being tested in various towns in Ilocos Norte in an effort to boost garlic production using advanced farming techniques. Chonito Baldovi, high value crops development program coordinator of the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO), told the Philippine News Agency on Tuesday that land preparations are ongoing for the planting of at least three Taiwan garlic varieties in Ilocos soil. According to Philippines News Agency, the planting will start next week in demonstration farms from Badoc, Paoay, San Nicolas, Bacarra, Burgos, Pasuquin, Piddig, and Bangui. The project is being undertaken in collaboration with the Taiwan International

Rome: Migrant and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), most of them based in Italy, availed of government services through the ‘Bagong Bayani ng Mundo – OFW Serbisyo Caravan’ held in Rome on Oct. 12. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos visited the government booths providing services to Filipino workers at Spazio Atlantico after attending the Jubilee Mass celebrated by His Eminence Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos also tried some of the food at the booths of members of the Philippine Chambers of Commerce in Italy. Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)