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Statement of Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez on the tariff adjustment of imported rice, following Executive Order No. 135.

The tariff adjustment was not due to any trade agreement discussion.    It was mainly due to rising prices of rice from major import sources like Vietnam and Thailand, which are ASEAN countries...

ARTA now evaluating FDA drug center’s initial reply to show-cause order

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is now reviewing the initial response of an officer of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to a show-cause order issued against her for allegedly sitting...

Senate OKs bill expanding protections for children vs. online sexual abuse, exploitation

The Senate today (May 27) approved on third and final reading a bill that aims to expand and improve government protections for children against online sexual abuse and exploitation. Voting 23-0, the...

ARTA eyes opening one-stop shop at Matnog Port

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is eyeing to open a one-stop shop at Matnog Port in Sorsogon province by June, the agency announced on May 25. This was after ARTA received numerous...

AFP chief reaffirms commitment to lasting peace and progress in Marawi

CAMP AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Cirilito Sobejana assured that the military will continuously support the pursuit of lasting peace and progress...

Eleazar assures dismissal of robber cop

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar ordered on Tuesday, May 25, the district director of Quezon City Police District (QCPD) to start the legal process for the immediate...

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