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Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco today called for stronger collaboration among gaming industry stakeholders to mitigate risks associated with problem gambling and addiction. Speaking at the 2nd International Conference on Responsible Gambling and Addiction in Quezon City, Mr. Tengco emphasized the need for a whole-of-society approach to curb…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is withdrawing the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork on the request of industry players. It is, however, preparing to implement a more effective solution to lower meat prices in the face of a recent surge in African Swine Fever (ASF) cases. “While the industry tried to comply with…
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Dahil pagkakaroon ng mga armadong-labanan sa iba’t-ibang bahagi ng daigdig ang daloy ng pagkain sa ‘global supply chain’ ay nadiskaril. Ang pagpapatuloy ng Russian-Ukraine war ay naka-apekto sa takbo ng kalakalan sa daigdig partikular sa suplay ng harina at iba pang butil. Lalo pang nasakal ang pangdaigdigang – komersiyo dahil sa “economic sanction” laban sa…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has retained key members of his economic team, citing the need to sustain financial stability, but accepted the resignations of two out of 52 Cabinet officials who have submitted their courtesy resignations. In a press briefing, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said President Marcos decided to retain Trade and Industry Secretary…
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Meralco chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan spearheads the Giga Summit 2025: The Fusion of Power and Intelligence, which aims to enhance knowledge exchange and develop strategies for a resilient and reliable power sector. The biennial event features industry leaders, policymakers, and local and international experts who extensively discuss a sustainable energy future, highlighting artificial…
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) turned over today, May 14, a total of Php12.67 billion in dividends to the National Treasury, reinforcing its commitment to nation-building by providing funds for government priority programs. The latest remittance represents 75% of PAGCOR’s net income for 2024, higher than the 50% remittance mandated under Republic Act…
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Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has warned consumers against purchasing imported white onions—typically larger than locally grown varieties—following the seizure in Pampanga of several tons of smuggled vegetables that have tested positive for salmonella and heavy metals. Secretary Tiu Laurel said the Department of Agriculture (DA) has not authorized any white onion imports…
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A dozen KADIWA ng Pangulo (KNP) centers across Metro Manila and nearby provinces will officially kick off the expanded pilot of the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program on May 13, offering affordable rice at just P20 per kilo to provide relief to millions of poor Filipinos. Originally launched on May 1 in Cebu City, the…
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The National Food Authority (NFA) on Monday started unloading 35,000 bags of well-milled rice in Cebu, a shipment from Mindoro that is part of the pilot test in the Visayas for the P20-a-kilo rice program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor and Southern Leyte have agreed to join the subsidized rice intiative and…
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Alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., nanindigan ang Philippine National Police (PNP) sa pamumuno ni Chief PNP, Police General Rommel Francisco D. Marbil na panatilihin ang pinakamataas na antas ng propesyonalismo at disiplina sa buong panahon ng halalan sa pamamagitan ng mahigpit na pagsunod sa mandato ng Konstitusyon ukol sa pagiging non-partisan…
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